Electrical Engineer-Rail & Transit

Overview

Burns is a nationally respected provider of specialized engineering services, delivering highly-technical engineering expertise to complex transportation and critical infrastructure projects.

Facilities & Infrastructure Team : For more than 50 years, Burns has built a reputation on outstanding client service. Ranked a Top Workplace and ENR Top 500 Design Firm, Burns is invested in helping clients achieve their goals and guiding them through challenges of complex projects with our Burns Unique Client Experience.

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Rail & Transit team in Philadelphia, PA or New York, NY

Position Summary :

Performs technical activities on assigned projects and adheres to discipline technical policies and procedures. Participates in producing technical studies, investigations and designs in support of assigned projects. Seeks guidance from Senior, Principal, and Chief Engineers to develop complex engineering solutions and makes independent decisions to develop solutions of low to moderate complexity. Provides technical production direction to Designers and CAD Operators. Ensures on-time, on-budget delivery of projects at the highest technical quality.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that company technical policies and procedures are practiced during the execution of projects for clients.
• Assists in developing design approaches and concepts on assigned projects; requests assistance from senior technical staff when needed.
• Provides discipline-specific engineering for systems and designs of low to moderate complexity.
• Delegates work tasks and collaborates with subordinate staff; monitors and reviews delegated work for accuracy.
• Assists in the execution of technical training programs for design staff.
• Assists in the development of proposals and presentations to clients as requested.
• Contributes to the performance management process by providing feedback to the Project Manager for evaluations.
• Assists Project Managers in coordinating project designs with other disciplines, including attendance at project meetings.
• Performs specific engineering studies and design analyses; assists the Project Manager in establishing budgets, cost estimates and project schedules.
• Reviews shop drawings, record changes and communicates with suppliers, contractors and client representatives as required.
• Performs on-site inspections during construction and coordinates design requirements with contractors and equipment suppliers.
• Uses design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Participates in professional organizations and / or client groups to enhance the firm's technical reputation and image.
• Performs assigned work within the allotted time frame and budget.

Qualifications

Why Join The Burns Team

Recently voted a Top Workplace by philly.com, Burns is an ENR Top 500 Firm and has been recognized as an MEP Giant by Consulting-Specifying Engineer Magazine and a Hot Firm by Zweig. We are industry experts, proven leaders, innovative thinkers, and team players who put clients' successes first.

Applying To Burns

We offer competitive compensation and benefits. Interested, qualified candidates must apply on Burns' career site. If assistance is needed to apply, contact the Human Resources Department.

Equal Employment Opportunity : Burns is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We value diversity and inclusion because it is critical to our success.

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