Burns & McDonnell

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Aviation & Federal (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (ABET accredited) and 7 years of experience, or a Master's Degree with 6 years experience.
  • Experience in EPC projects is preferred.
  • Expert knowledge in engineering techniques and procedures, particularly mechanical design codes (ASME, ANSI, API, PIP, NACE).
  • Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in large project design teams, with strong problem-solving abilities.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead mechanical design projects from concept to completion, adapting plans as necessary.
  • Prepare specifications for mechanical equipment and manage the bidding process.
  • Review vendor equipment drawings and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure alignment.
  • Participate in project scheduling, budgeting, and effective change order management.
  • Conduct quality reviews of production drawings and oversee their compliance with project requirements.
  • Manage field inspections and coordinate installation activities to resolve design issues.
  • Develop client relationships and identify new business opportunities to ensure client satisfaction.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across various sectors including healthcare, government, and manufacturing.
  • Collaborative work environment that fosters professional growth and mentoring of junior engineers.
  • Involvement in both project leadership and client engagement, enhancing business acumen.
  • Chance to contribute to technical publications and reports, enhancing professional visibility.
  • Flexibility with travel (up to 25%), offering variety in work assignments.
Full Job Description
Description

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead mechanical design 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 Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting mechanical plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs
  • 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.
  • Prepare mechanical equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
  • Review mechanical equipment vendor drawings; data interface with suppliers, clients other engineering disciplines, detailers, designers.
  • Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders.
  • Applies expert knowledge of commonly used mechanical concepts, practices, codes and procedures within the mechanical engineering services industry.
  • Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard design solutions.
  • Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
  • Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of mechanical systems.
  • Leads field inspections, installation, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
  • Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
  • Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
  • Participate sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
  • Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
  • Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
  • Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the mechanical engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
  • Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
  • Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
  • Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years mechanical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. Required or
  • Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 7 years mechanical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. Required or
  • Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 6 years mechanical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. Required
  • Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment design codes (ASME, ANSI, API, PIP, NACE). Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
  • Ability to travel.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Mechanical Engineering

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Other Locations United States

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 260369

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JH #A&F

About Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm. The company was founded in 1898 by Clinton Burns and Robert McDonnell and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Burns & McDonnell provides services to a wide range of industries, including aviation, defense, energy, environmental, healthcare, and transportation. The company has over 7,500 employees and operates in more than 50 countries around the world. Burns & McDonnell has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the United States by Fortune magazine.
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