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Staff Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical (Chicago)
Staff Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical (Chicago)-March 2024
Chicago
Mar 29, 2026
About Staff Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical (Chicago)

  Description

  Burns & McDonnell is a company comprised of more than 14,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants, and entrepreneurs with offices across the country and throughout the world. Burns & McDonnell’s Mission Critical team was ranked #2 by the ENR in 2023. We have exciting opportunities for those interested in growing their careers in one of the most fast-paced, innovative sectors of high-tech building design and construction. Project focus would be mission-critical data center projects. This opportunity hires directly into our Mission Critical team and into a multibillion-dollar industry that is growing exponentially. Data Centers are an aggressive market for Burns & McDonnell and are highlighted by several priority articles on our site. Mission Critical is an international practice for Burns & McDonnell involving exciting, collaborative work across many departments.

  Perform electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.

  Modify and review 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.

  Design electrical components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.

  Applies strong knowledge of commonly used electrical engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the electrical engineering services industry.

  Research and compile project related data as required by the project managers.

  Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.

  Compiles information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.

  Performs field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.

  All other duties as assigned.

  Qualifications

  Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program. and 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required or

  Bachelor Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. and 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required or

  Master Degree in Electrical Engineering and 2 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required

  Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques 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 in standard engineering techniques and procedures.

  Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)

  Strong computer skills include AutoCAD, MicroStation, 2D and 3D rendering programs and other analysis programs.

  Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.

  Engineers in Training-EIT Certification Preferred

  EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

  Job Electrical Engineering

  Primary Location US-IL-Chicago

  Schedule: Full-time

  Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time

  Req ID: 235525 Job Hire Type Experienced

  #LI-MJ #GFS

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