Assistant Electrical Engineer, Transmission & Distribution - Protection Applications (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell is a company that focuses on creating innovative designs for various projects. They are seeking an Assistant Electrical Engineer to assist project teams in the electrical design of projects, adapting plans according to budget and client needs.

What you'll do:

• Assists in the electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion
• Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities
• Assists in designing electrical components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers
• Applies basic knowledge of commonly used electrical concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the electrical engineering services industry
• Assists with research and complies project related data as required by the project managers
• Assists with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software
• Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities
• Assists in performing field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program required
• Bachelor Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam required
• Basic knowledge in standard electrical engineering techniques, principles and procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills
• Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
• Basic computer skills include electrical analysis programs (e.g., RISA), AutoCAD, BIM (e.g., Revit and Tekla), programs
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred