Burns & McDonnell

Senior Project Engineer (Kansas City)

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited) and 7 years of project engineering experience in Design-only and EPC projects.
  • Expert knowledge in a specific engineering discipline and basic knowledge across additional disciplines.
  • Strong facilitation and collaboration skills, with problem-solving capabilities.
  • Effective communication skills with clear writing and presentation prowess.
  • High attention to detail ensuring quality outputs.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and engineering project management tools.
  • Ability to develop and manage work plans, schedules, and budgets.

Responsibilities

  • Manage engineering design efforts for both Design-only and Design-Build/EPC projects.
  • Prepare and oversee final engineering man-hour budgets.
  • Implement Quality Program for engineering designs and conduct independent reviews.
  • Direct field engineering services to ensure compliance and efficiency.
  • Manage engineering schedules, budget controls, and progress measurement.
  • Lead preparation and submission of client change orders and ensure timely execution.
  • Facilitate internal and external meetings, ensuring communication and status updates.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead design efforts in a vital industry.
  • Engagement in diverse projects including natural gas facilities.
  • Career advancement potential within an established company.
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on mentorship.
  • Professional development opportunities, including potential PE licensure.
Full Job Description
Description

Brief Overview:

The Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for managing overall engineering design efforts for Design-only and/or Design-Build/EPC projects in the Natural Gas Industry. Design-only projects will encompass engineering design work for traditional design-bid-build projects. Design-Build/EPC projects will encompass all design, procurement, and construction management activities.

Industry:

The Senior Project Engineer role is for a qualified individual passionate about working in the Natural Gas Industry. This individual will lead a team of engineers to design natural gas facilities, including Compressor Stations, Natural Gas Pipelines, Meter Stations, Biogas-to-RNG Plants, and other pipeline facilities.

What you will do:
  • Manage overall engineering design efforts for Design-only and EPC projects.
  • Prepare and manage final engineering man-hour budgets.
  • Manage the implementation of Quality Program for engineering designs.
  • Manage independent quality/completeness reviews of engineering deliverables.
  • Direct and manage field engineering services.
  • Manage engineering design schedule, budget, and progress measurement functions with project controls teams.
  • Manage, prepare, and submit client change orders.
  • Lead engineering preparation of subcontract plan, subcontractor bid, and award packages.
  • Manage turnover and start-up plans.
  • Manage and expedite progress for vendors and fabrication shops.
  • Manage the preparation of and/or prepare monthly client status reports.
  • Manage meetings both internally and externally (clients and vendors) and review meeting status.
  • Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university and 7 years of direct project engineering experience managing design efforts for Design-only and EPC projects. Required
  • Expert knowledge in degreed engineering discipline. Basic knowledge in all other engineering disciplines.
  • Strong facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Highly effective communicator with clear and concise writing and presentation skills.
  • High level of attention to detail.
  • Proficient computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Ability to develop and manage work plans, schedules, and budgets.
  • Provide leadership to diverse project teams will be preferred.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred

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

Job Engineering

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time

Req ID: 262256

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D

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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