Senior Mechanical Engineer - Power (Multiple Locations)

About the role

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support its Power global practice. The role involves leading mechanical design project teams for various power generation facilities, including traditional gas generation, renewable generation, and energy storage.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of projects from conceptual phase through design completion.
• Apply expert knowledge of mechanical concepts, practices, codes, and procedures.
• Calculate size requirements of mechanical equipment and prepare procurement specifications.
• Review mechanical supplier or contractor quotes, complete technical bid summaries, and recommend purchases.
• Create mechanical engineering design documents such as design notes, calculations, reports, flow models, process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, sketches, plan drawings, section drawings, isometrics, pipe supports, datasheets, details, specifications, 3D model routing recommendations, and other related documents.
• Quality review of mechanical engineering design completed by colleagues.
• Review mechanical supplier documents for conformance to design specifications; provide document or drawing redlines as needed.
• Review construction contractor submittals and respond to technical requests for information during procurement and construction activities.
• Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, customers, and contractors to foster new business opportunities.
• Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
• Develop project schedules, scopes, budgets, staffing, and project plans.
• Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report on project performance.
• Manage mechanical budget on projects.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the mechanical engineering practice.
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
• Apply knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard design solutions.
• Ensure adherence to QA/QC processes.
• Communicate effectively with other engineering disciplines.
• Comply with company and site safety policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program, or Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• 7 years mechanical engineering experience, with EPC project experience preferred.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) strongly preferred.
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment design codes (ASME, ANSI, API, PIP, NACE).
• Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Additional software skills including AFT Fathom, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Smartplant, and other 3D rendering programs preferred.
• 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 (25% of the time).

Pay

$145,000.00 - $220,000.00 yearly. The total annual compensation package includes a base salary and eligibility to participate in the discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package covers you so you can focus on doing great work. It includes insurance and disability coverage, time off, wellness programs, and participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) retirement program. For more information, visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 25% of the Time