Electrical Design Associate, AV East

About the Role

Burns Engineering, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Design Associate to join their Aviation team in Washington DC.

Key Responsibilities

• Designs and specifies equipment, facilities, components, and systems for the railroad and transit, and aviation and general infrastructure industries.
• Participates in the execution of specific engineering studies, design analyses, and cost estimates.
• Participates in client meetings and performs on-site inspections during construction.
• Coordinates design requirements with contractors and equipment suppliers under the direction of senior technical staff.
• Designs drawings, writes and reviews specifications, and develops calculation reports.
• Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
• Utilizes and assists less experienced staff in understanding company technical policies and procedures.
• Participates in the execution of the design process on assigned projects and requests assistance from senior technical staff when needed.
• Assists the design team in the coordination of project design with other disciplines.
• Participates in the review of shop drawings, product data, and RFIs, and records changes.
• Coordinates design requirements with outside consultants and contractors as necessary.
• Performs activities to ensure that construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications and customer requirements.
• Is responsible for knowledge of company technical policies and procedures.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university program.
• A minimum of 0-2 years of related experience.