Staff Electrical Engineer - Aviation & Federal (Chicago)

Tired of cranking out the same electrical designs at the same desk using the same skills?

Investing yourself in a slow-paced career?

Jump aboard, and find yourself at a place where your technical, communication, and leadership skills converge to create an incredible career opportunity!

Burns & McDonnell is looking for an electrical engineer that has a desire to apply their technical design experience, while actively engaging their entrepreneurial spirit.

Looking for more direct client and end-user interaction?

We've got it.

Whether you enjoy working with clients that are commercial, military, or municipal, you will have the opportunity to use those leadership and people-skills that set you apart from your peers.

You will be involved in a variety of unique design projects, from aircraft hangars, airline support facilities, and terminals, to central utility plants and international training facilities.

Be a part of an energy-filled work place that pays for performance, where you can invest in a career that you can grow into technical leadership, project management, or business development opportunities.

Position available for an electrical engineer with experience in a variety of facility electrical systems and subsystems including power distribution systems, lighting, voice/data, fiber optics, generators, UPS, security systems, CCTV, fire alarm, medium voltage systems, and whatever else you want to bring to the table.

* Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.

* Or Bachelor of Science in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

* Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering may be substituted for 1 year experience.

* 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred.

* Successful completion (i.e.

passing) FE or EIT preferred.

* 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.

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