Burns & McDonnell

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Mission Critical - Kansas City

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited program and 7 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 6 years of experience; EPC project experience preferred.
  • Expert understanding of engineering principles, mechanical equipment design codes (ASME, ANSI, API, PIP, NACE).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experienced in leading design teams on large projects.
  • Strong critical thinking abilities and attention to detail in problem-solving and documentation.
  • Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with a collaborative mindset.
  • PE license preferred, demonstrating recognized professional competency.
  • Ability to travel up to 25%.},
  • responsibilities
  • Lead mechanical design from conceptual phase to completion, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
  • Prepare specifications, data sheets, and RFQ's for mechanical equipment procurement.
  • Review and interface with vendor drawings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with design requirements.
  • Manage project schedules, staffing, and budgets while overseeing change orders effectively.
  • Conduct quality reviews of production drawings and coordinate with project teams for required corrections.
  • Lead field inspections and resolve design-related installation issues in collaboration with construction personnel.
  • Build strong client relationships and identify new business opportunities while ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • benefits
  • Work in a diverse range of projects including healthcare, military, and industrial facilities.
  • Opportunity for professional development through mentorship and leadership in engineering practice.
  • Involvement in sales and marketing efforts, broadening career exposure and potential advancement.
  • Dynamic work environment with a focus on innovative, non-standard design solutions.
  • Option for travel, providing exposure to various project sites and clients.
  • insights
  • This Senior Mechanical Engineer position stands out due to the wide variety of projects it encompasses, ranging from healthcare to military applications. This diversity not only keeps the work engaging but also broadens the professional’s expertise across different sectors. The role emphasizes both technical leadership and client engagement, creating a unique opportunity for engineers interested in client-facing roles alongside engineering.
  • Given the focus on EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects, candidates with this background will find their experience particularly valuable. The emphasis on budget management and client satisfaction indicates a significant level of responsibility and influence throughout the project lifecycle.
  • The position also actively encourages mentorship, which is a great advantage for those looking to grow in their careers by guiding less experienced engineers. Moreover, the diversity in project types suggests engineers will sharpen their adaptability and problem-solving skills, which are crucial in their professional development.
  • In addition, opportunities for travel can enhance exposure to various environments, allowing for the practical application of mechanical engineering principles while nurturing professional relationships across different regions.
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Responsibilities

  • Lead mechanical design from conceptual phase to completion, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
  • Prepare specifications, data sheets, and RFQ's for mechanical equipment procurement.
  • Review and interface with vendor drawings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with design requirements.
  • Manage project schedules, staffing, and budgets while overseeing change orders effectively.
  • Conduct quality reviews of production drawings and coordinate with project teams for required corrections
  • Lead field inspections and resolve design-related installation issues in collaboration with construction personnel.
  • Build strong client relationships and identify new business opportunities while ensuring customer satisfaction.

Benefits

  • Work in a diverse range of projects including healthcare, military, and industrial facilities.
  • Opportunity for professional development through mentorship and leadership in engineering practice.
  • Involvement in sales and marketing efforts, broadening career exposure and potential advancement.
  • Dynamic work environment with a focus on innovative, non-standard design solutions.
  • Option for travel, providing exposure to various project sites and clients.
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 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

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: 254920

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-EH #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.
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