Mechanical Engineer — Diverse Projects + ESOP Benefits

Burns & McDonnell; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

401(k) retirement program

Insurance and disability

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to contribute to design across power, process, healthcare, and industrial facilities. You will participate from concept through construction, adapting mechanical plans to budgets and client needs.

You will create designs, review drawings, analyze data, and coordinate with project teams. Strong communication, detail orientation and CAD proficiency are essential in this role at multiple US locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and minimum 3 years of mechanical engineering experience, consulting preferred, required.
• Or, bachelor's degree in mechanical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and minimum 3 years of mechanical engineering experience, consulting preferred, required.
• Or, master's degree in mechanical engineering and minimum 2 years of mechanical engineering experience, consulting preferred, required.
• Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Strong computer skills include AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), 3D Rendering Programs, hydraulic analysis, and HVAC analysis programs.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects including power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
• Design mechanical components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Applies strong knowledge of commonly used mechanical engineering/design concepts, principles, practices within the mechanical engineering services industry.
• Research and compile project related data as required by the project managers.
• Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
• Compiles information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
• Performs field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Detail orientation

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

FE exam + 3 years ME experience

ABET-accredited M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM (Revit)

3D Rendering

Hydraulic analysis

HVAC analysis programs

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to contribute to design across power, process, healthcare, and industrial facilities. You will participate from concept through construction, adapting mechanical plans to budgets and client needs.

You will create designs, review drawings, analyze data, and coordinate with project teams. Strong communication, detail orientation and CAD proficiency are essential in this role at multiple US locations.