Burns is currently seeking a licensed Mechanical Engineer to join our Power & Utilities team in Austin, TX or Philadelphia, Pa. SUMMARY The Engineer I will be responsible for performing technical engineering tasks, technical studies and investigations, and designs on assigned projects. The Engineer I will be mentored by senior level engineering staff, will work with more autonomy, and will complete engineering tasks of moderate complexity. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Complete discipline specific engineering for systems and designs of moderate complexity. • Assist in developing design approaches and concepts on projects with moderate complexity. Consult with senior technical staff when needed. • Assist in the development of proposals and presentations to clients. • Perform specific engineering studies and design analyses and assist the Project Manager in establishing budgets, cost estimates, and project schedules. • Review drawings, RFIs, and records of changes and communicate directly with suppliers, contractors, and client representatives as required. Consult with senior technical staff when needed. • Perform on-site surveys and inspections during design and construction stages and issue written reports noting deficiencies. Consult with senior technical staff when needed. • Assist in the coordination of project designs with other disciplines and teams. • Attend client and/or project meetings when requested. • Write technical specifications with oversight from senior technical staff. • Assist Project Manager with the delegation, collaboration, and review of project work tasks of CAD Operators, CAD Technicians, Designers, Co-Ops, Interns, Engineering Design Associates, and Engineering Associates. • May lead in developing design approaches and concepts on projects of low complexity. Consult with senior technical staff when needed. • Perform all tasks in compliance with Burns (and, when applicable, a client's) standards, policies, procedures, and engineering codes. • Perform all tasks efficiently, accurately, within the allotted project hours, and complete tasks on or before the due date. • Observe, understand, apply and retain Burns technical policies, procedures, design analyses, calculations, engineering methodology and codes, and equipment selection criteria of low to moderate complexity. • Complete special tasks as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES No formal supervisory responsibilities. Under the oversight of the Project Manager, the Engineer I may provide direction to CAD Operators, CAD Technicians, Designers, Co-Ops, Interns, Engineering Design Associates, and Engineering Associates. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Professionally Licensed Engineer with a Bachelor's (B.S.) Mechanical Engineering degree and at least 5-8 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Professional Engineering License is required at this level. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE • Progressive engineering experience working on tasks of moderate complexity. • Strong knowledge in the use of engineering design software such as AutoCAD or Revit and other specialized design software as required. • Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to solve problems of moderate complexity with minimum supervision from leaders or management. • Progressive ability to perform technical calculations. • Ability to research and interpret engineering discipline codes and standards. • Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work. • Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments and manage changing assignments in a team environment. • Proactive, good communicator (oral and written), and strong analytical and problem-solving skills to trouble shoot and assess key issues to address. • Ability to collaborate, build relationships and work effectively with a team. • Previous experience in consulting is highly preferred.