Senior Project Engineer

7 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Burns & McDonnell Full time
Project Engineer Job Description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a highly skilled Project Engineer to lead and manage multi-discipline teams in the development of engineered substation designs. This role will be responsible for optimizing safety, schedule, and profitability for Design-Only and EPC projects.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage overall engineering design efforts to ensure project success
  • Lead and mentor a team of multi-discipline professionals
  • Implement and manage the Quality Program for engineering designs
  • Prepare and manage final engineering labor-hour budgets
  • Partner with projects controls team to manage engineering design schedule, budget, and progress measurement function
  • Prepare, submit, and manage client change orders
  • Manage subcontracted product procurement and/or engineering design efforts
  • Direct and manage field services
  • Present designs and proposals to clients, permitting authorities, and public interest groups
  • Correspond and/or meet with clients, contractors, and vendors
  • Lead project proposal efforts
Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited program and licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE)
  • Seven (7) years of substation engineering experience, consulting preferred
  • Master of Science degree in electrical engineering may be substituted for one (1) year experience
  • Excellent knowledge in degreed discipline and basic knowledge of other industry-related disciplines
  • Strong facilitation and team-building skills

This is a full-time position with 15% travel. Burns & McDonnell is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.



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