Mechanical Engineer — Multisector Design & Field Projects

Burns & McDonnell; Palmdale, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join project teams for world class designs across power, process, and industrial facilities. You will design from concept through construction, modify drawings, and support client presentations with CAD/BIM tools, calculations and field data.

The role requires ABET-accredited education and 3+ years of experience, with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and HVAC/hydraulic analyses is essential.

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.

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, codes, and procedures 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

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

BIM (Revit)

3D rendering

Hydraulic analysis

HVAC analysis

Engineering ethics

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

ABET-accredited B.S. in Mechanical Technology + FE

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

EIT Certification preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

3D rendering software

Hydraulic analysis software

HVAC analysis tools

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join project teams for world class designs across power, process, and industrial facilities. You will design from concept through construction, modify drawings, and support client presentations with CAD/BIM tools, calculations and field data.

The role requires ABET-accredited education and 3+ years of experience, with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and HVAC/hydraulic analyses is essential.