Electrical Engineering Associate - Aviation
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About Burns
Burns Engineering provides professional engineering design and project management services for transportation, facilities, and infrastructure projects. We help our clients attain their strategic goals and initiatives through successful large-scale infrastructure projects. Our full-service capabilities include mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, transportation, and energy consulting engineering.
Recently voted a Top Workplace by Philly.com, we credit our strength as an organization to our talented, driven, vibrant team. Burns is an ENR Top 500 Firm, and has been named an MEP Giant by Consulting-Specifying Engineer Magazine, as well as a Hot Firm by Zweig. We are industry experts, proven leaders, innovative thinkers, and team players. We prioritize our clients’ successes and our team’s growth. We are seeking high-energy, bright, collaborative individuals eager to make a difference.
Aviation Team
With over 50 years of experience, we have built a reputation for outstanding client service. Ranked a Top Workplace and ENR Top 500 Design Firm, we are committed to helping our clients achieve their goals through our no surprises Burns Unique Client Experience.
Position Overview
We are currently seeking an Electrical Engineering Associate to join our Aviation team in Washington, D.C. .
Summary
The Electrical Engineering Associate is responsible for designing, creating project layouts, and preparing contract documents in accordance with company standards and client requirements. Depending on project size, may lead project teams to deliver high-quality work on time and within budget.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Design and specify equipment, facilities, components, and systems for railroad, transit, aviation, and infrastructure projects.
- Participate in engineering studies, design analyses, and cost estimates.
- Attend client meetings, conduct on-site inspections during construction, and coordinate with contractors and suppliers under senior staff supervision.
- Develop drawings, write and review specifications, and prepare calculation reports.
- Use engineering design software and equipment for project tasks.
- Support less experienced staff in understanding technical policies and procedures.
- Contribute to project design execution and seek assistance from senior staff when needed.
- Coordinate design efforts with other disciplines and outside consultants.
- Review shop drawings, product data, RFIs, and record changes.
- Ensure construction and operational activities meet specifications and client needs.
- Maintain knowledge of company policies and procedures.
Education & Experience
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
- 2-4 years of related experience.
- EIT certification required.
Additional Details
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Other