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MAG Aerospace

Electrical Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

... Engineering from an ABET-accredited program Master's degree is a plus. MINIMUM YEARS OF EXPERIENCE Up to 10 or more years, including lead design responsibility for facility and mission-critical ...

HDR

Electrical Coordinator/EIT

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis * Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate. * Candidates hired without their EIT will have the title ...

HDR

Electrical Coordinator/EIT

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis * Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate. * Candidates hired without their EIT will have the title ...

RS&H

Senior Aviation Electrical Engineer

Atlanta, GA

$103K - $134K/yr

Minimum 10 years of electrical engineering design and consulting experience in the aviation ... Join RS&H to define and master challenges, advance professionally, and build strong and lasting ...

Hermeus

Avionics Electrical Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$91K - $140K/yr

Master's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related discipline. * Experience with embedded systems, device integration, verification and validation ...

Hermeus

Avionics Electrical Engineer

Atlanta, GA

$91K - $140K/yr

Master's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related discipline. * Experience with embedded systems, device integration, verification and validation ...

Hermeus

Avionics Electrical Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$91K - $140K/yr

Master's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related discipline. * Experience with embedded systems, device integration, verification and validation ...

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Senior Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical (Atlanta)

Burns & McDonnell

Atlanta, GA • On-site

$103K - $134K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

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8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 50 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

3rd of 80 rated construction

Job description

Description The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead electrical design project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government and military facilities. The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting electrical plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.
  • Lead electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
  • Prepare electrical equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
  • Review electrical equipment vendor drawings; data interface with suppliers, clients other engineering disciplines, detailers, designers.
  • Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders.
  • Applies expert knowledge of commonly used electrical concepts, practices, codes and procedures within the electrical engineering services industry.
  • Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard design solutions.
  • Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
  • Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of electrical systems.
  • Leads field inspections, installation, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
  • Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
  • Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
  • Participate sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
  • Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
  • Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
  • Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the electrical engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
  • Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
  • Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
  • Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications
  • Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program. and 7 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience 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 7 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. Required or
  • Master Degree in Electrical Engineering and 6 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. Required
  • Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of electrical equipment design ANSI and IEEE Standards. Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
  • Ability to travel.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Electrical Engineering
Primary Location US-GA-Atlanta
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 260414
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-EH #GFS

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Burns & McDonnell assists clients of all sizes and industries by providing extensive physical services ranging from assessments, integrated security solutions, and large security architecture designs. Services we typically provide include security and safety system design, threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments, security surveys, security master planning, compliance to federal security programs, independent validation and verification of integrated security system operations, management of installation and maintenance, and staff augmentation to develop and implement facility management and protection processes.

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Civil engineering construction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1898

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