Senior Mechanical Engineer - Energy & Power (Multiple Locations, UK)

Burns & McDonnell; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is searching for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead projects in power and energy sectors. The role involves design leadership, project management, and collaboration across engineering disciplines. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, seven years of experience, and strong communication skills. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative energy solutions in the UK and internationally.

Qualifications

• 7 years mechanical engineering experience required.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) preferred.
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of projects from conceptual phase to completion.
• Prepare mechanical equipment specifications and data sheets.
• Participate in development of project schedule and budget.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Chart your own course and change the world — with the support of people whose interests are aligned with yours. At Burns & McDonnell, opportunity is waiting. We’re looking for people with big ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset.

We’re growing our UK business and have exciting opportunities for experienced and motivated industry professionals to join us as we continue our journey to help make clients successful. We have a specific opportunity for an experienced senior mechanical engineer, who carries design development, owners engineer and EPC experience to join our team and work on a variety of power and energy transition projects across our UK and International regions.

Projects will include a mix of all power generation and decarbonisation technologies that form part of the UK pathway to 2050 Net Zero and will be direct to demand (OnSite) or direct to grid connected solutions. Typically these include key technologies such as BESS, Heat Networks and Distributed Heat and Power.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead mechanical design project teams to create world class designs for new projects, upgrades and redevelopments on a variety of projects across the power and energy sectors and on occasion able to support other Burns & McDonnell business lines.

Responsibilities

• 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
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 7 years mechanical engineering experience.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) 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 the 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.

Burns & McDonnell is an equal opportunities employer.