Burns & McDonnell

Description Burns & McDonnell's Power Global Practice is seeking to hire experienced electrical engineers to our Nuclear team focusing on both operating Nuclear Power Plants and new nuclear power projects, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), microreactors and Advanced Reactors. Our Nuclear team has domestic and international experience providing consulting, design, analysis, and pre-construction planning services for operating nuclear power plants, nuclear refurbishments, as well as new SMRs and advanced reactors. We deliver solutions for these and other challenging projects every day. As an electrical engineer, you will serve as part of our design team with the ability to work on a full range of projects in engineering, procurement, and construction management related to the design, operation, maintenance, modification, and licensing of nuclear generating stations. Responsibilities: Perform and/or lead electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase...

Description It takes many skills to work on design-build and design-bid-build projects in the engineering and construction industry, from forming and maintaining excellent relationships with clients and partners to successfully delivering projects, staying in step with current and future regulations, and actively seeking out the next project. We are looking for experienced field engineers to join our leading-edge team, winning the highest-profile stormwater, wastewater and drinking water projects in northeast Illinois. Burns & McDonnell's Chicago Regional office is looking for a Staff Civil Engineer to support its growing presence in the Great Lakes water market. This is a position with the opportunity to travel across the Chicago region to projects during the construction phase. Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned firm that has regularly ranked on FORTUNE's List of 100 Best Companies to Work For, voted as a Best Place to Work in Illinois and has more than 60...

Description The Senior Transmission Engineer will lead the design of complex transmission line projects. Responsibilities will include project technical oversight, providing technical expertise and leading technical design staff. This position will be a recognized industry leader in transmission line design and provide best practices for related projects. Lead transmission design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers including EFM, Conductor Sizing, Induction, Impedance, Losses and Voltage Drop design. Prepare transmission equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations. Lead economic conductor selection studies, lightning performance and grounding calculations/studies. Lead calculations for required electrical clearances based on NESC or other applicable codes and...

Description Burns & McDonnell is seeking to hire a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support our Power global practice. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead mechanical design project teams to create world class designs for both new and existing power generation facilities. These design projects will enhance power production at several types of facilities including traditional gas generation (simple cycle, combined cycle, reciprocating engines), renewable generation (solar thermal, solar photovoltaic, hydro, hydrogen) and energy storage (lithium-ion batteries, flow batteries). The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead the project team throughout the design, procurement, and construction process, adapting mechanical plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs. Job Duties: Lead mechanical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers. Applies...

Description Responsible for substation engineering and consulting services for clients across the US and internationally. Main responsibilities include creating electrical protection & control and/or physical layout design deliverables. Projects range in size, complexity, and voltage class from small distribution facility upgrades to large transmission projects. This position can influence the future of the resiliency, reliability, and economic operation of the electric grid. Principal responsibilities include the design of high voltage (13kV-500kV) electrical substations. Areas of design and responsibilities include leading and executing the following: Preparation of proposals and scope development, including conceptual designs and execution plans. Prepare engineering cost and labor estimates and schedules. Physical substation design including yard layouts, plans, sections and details, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and...

Description The Staff Structural Engineer will work on project teams to create world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments across a variety of sectors, including power delivery, pipelines, and industrial facilities. The Staff Structural Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting structural plans to meet budget constraints, design requirements, or client needs. Perform structural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion. Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects, including, but not limited to, electrical substations, pipeline metering and regulating stations, and industrial facilities. Design structural components to meet the project's needs and requirements as set forth by the project managers. Apply strong knowledge of commonly used structural engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the civil...

Description Burns & McDonnell's Power global practice is seeking to hire an experienced Electrical Engineer in the listed office location. The Power Division focuses on the design and construction of power generation facilities, including fossil, hydrogen, solar, nuclear, and energy storage. Projects also include other types of heavy industrial facilities, such as decarbonization, mining, and gas compression. The project diversity offers a wide range of design and project execution experiences on both multi-discipline and electrical-only projects. Engineered systems include the electrical interconnect to the bulk power grid and all auxiliary electric power equipment in the facility. Equipment includes rotating machines, such as generators and motors, solar photovoltaic panels, inverters, energy storage systems, such as batteries, large power transformers, generator circuit breakers, isolated phase bus duct, non-segregated phase bus duct, switchgear, motor control centers,...

Description Burns & McDonnell is a company comprised of more than 14,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants, and entrepreneurs with offices across the country and throughout the world. Burns & McDonnell's Mission Critical team was ranked #1 by the ENR in 2025. We have exciting opportunities for those interested in growing their careers in one of the most fast-paced, innovative sectors of high-tech building design and construction. Project focus would be mission-critical data center projects. This opportunity hires directly into our Mission Critical team and into a multibillion-dollar industry that is growing exponentially. Data Centers are an aggressive market for Burns & McDonnell and are highlighted by several priority articles on our site. Mission Critical is an international practice for Burns & McDonnell involving exciting, collaborative work across many departments. Burns & McDonnell has exciting opportunities...

Description The Staff Civil Engineer will work on 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 Staff Civil Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting civil plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs. Perform civil design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion. Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities. Design civil components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers. Applies strong knowledge...

Description Burns & McDonnell is a company comprised of more than 14,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants, and entrepreneurs with offices across the country and throughout the world. Burns & McDonnell's Mission Critical team was ranked #1 by the ENR in 2025. We have exciting opportunities for those interested in growing their careers in one of the most fast-paced, innovative sectors of high-tech building design and construction. Project focus would be mission-critical data center projects. This opportunity hires directly into our Mission Critical team and into a multibillion-dollar industry that is growing exponentially. Data Centers are an aggressive market for Burns & McDonnell and are highlighted by several priority articles on our site. Mission Critical is an international practice for Burns & McDonnell involving exciting, collaborative work across many departments. Burns & McDonnell has exciting opportunities...