Burns & McDonnell

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Food & Beverage HVAC, Plumbing, Process Utilities (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell • $90K — $120K *
Kansas City, MO 64118In-Person
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (ABET accredited) with 7 years experience; EPC experience preferred.
  • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 6 years experience; EPC experience preferred.
  • Expertise in standard engineering procedures and mechanical design codes (ASME, ANSI, API, PIP, NACE).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience leading discipline design for large projects and team management.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking and quantitative problem-solving skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to perform quality reviews of engineering documents.

Responsibilities

  • Lead mechanical facility designs from concept to completion for various industrial projects.
  • Create detailed project deliverables including HVAC plans, piping diagrams, and equipment specifications.
  • Conduct on-site utility audits for various systems including gas, plumbing, and HVAC.
  • Review vendor drawings and collaborate with suppliers and engineering teams.
  • Support construction management by developing subcontractor packages and providing field support.
  • Prepare project budgets, cost estimates, and manage financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Mentor junior engineers and ensure adherence to quality assurance processes.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead and influence major industrial projects.
  • Collaboration with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team across domestic and international projects.
  • Development of both technical and leadership skills in a dynamic work environment.
  • Exposure to various project types, enhancing versatility in mechanical engineering roles.
  • Participation in sales and marketing efforts, facilitating relationship-building with clients and contractors.
Full Job Description
Description The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for overseeing the discipline at a project level and managing the project discipline budget on simple to complex projects. Project work can include alterations and redevelopment on a variety of project types - process, industrial, and manufacturing facilities. The Senior Mechanical Engineer coordinates with internal and external parties, manages multiple complex tasks, establishes priorities, and coordinates with others. The senior mechanical engineer may work independently or at the direction of the project manager or department manager. The Senior Mechanical Engineer collaborates with designers and engineering support staff (both domestic and international) to meet client expectations and project goals.
  • Lead mechanical facility design from conceptual phase through design completion. Types of facilities include, but are not limited to, industrial food & beverage and consumer products facilities and the supporting office spaces.
  • Lead mechanical facility design for project phase-specific deliverables, which include, but are not limited to: airflow diagrams, HVAC zoning plan, pressurization map, HVAC and process utility sequence of operations, process utility summaries, piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), equipment list, line list, instrument list, tie-point list, HVAC layout drawings, plumbing layout drawings, demolition drawings, general arrangements, permit-required drawings, and piping design.
  • Perform on-site utility audits for systems including, but not limited to: natural gas, domestic cold/hot water, compressed gas, glycol, steam, process/sanitary/storm plumbing, and HVAC.
  • Prepare mechanical and packaged equipment/instrumentation/piping specifications and data sheets, request for qualifications (RFQs), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
  • Review vendor drawings and provide data interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, detailers, and designers.
  • Coordinate and support construction management to develop subcontractor packages (i.e., millwrights/equipment setters, piping, insulation, field-fabricated equipment).
  • Provide field support, including inspection, installation supervision, commissioning support, and startup assistance on critical equipment.
  • Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
  • Conduct studies and evaluations for projects in early development.
  • Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers, and contractors, and develop new business opportunities. Ensure that customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
  • Participate in sales and marketing efforts, and identify key pursuits.
  • Support the development of project schedule, scope, budget, labor-hour buildups, staffing, and construction planning.
  • Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance and effectively manage the discipline's change orders.
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the mechanical engineering team. Mentor and guide junior engineers.
  • Adhere to QA/QC process.
  • Communicate effectively with other engineering disciplines (i.e., civil. structural, architectural, electrical, controls, design).
  • Comply with company and site safety policies.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years mechanical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.
  • Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 6 years mechanical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.
  • 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.

Preferred:
  • Strong knowledge of current design codes (i.e., ASHRAE, ASME, ANSI, PIP, IBC, IMC).
  • Some familiarity with sanitary design, including 3A standards and cGMP.
  • Some familiarity of USDA requirements.
  • Strong familiarity of HVAC and plumbing/piping materials and equipment preferred.
  • Strong computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office suite). Strong familiarity with Revit (strongly preferred), Navisworks, AutoCAD, CAESAR II, & Bluebeam PDF Markup Tool.

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

Job Mechanical Engineering

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 262236

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-KJ #GFS

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.
Learn more about Burns & McDonnell
Size
7,500 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1898
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