Senior Commissioning Engineer - Power (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

You will direct project teams, review designs and submittals, and create startup reports while mentoring staff and refining commissioning methodologies. This full-time role requires broad experience and strong communication with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Masters degree may substitute for 1 year of experience.
• Minimum 7 years of mechanical engineering experience required, consulting preferred.
• Advanced knowledge in mechanical or electrical engineering commissioning techniques, principles and procedures.
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.
• Demonstrated project management skills and a strategic perspective.
• Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Understanding of site safety procedures, including electrical safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare commissioning plans, specifications and checklists based on Burns & McDonnell standards.
• Review designs, equipment submittals, operation and maintenance manual to develop commissioning plans, start-up reports and checklists.
• Develop and implement clear startup procedures as required by clients.
• Direct project teams to manage project checkout and testing activities. Provide leadership with technical staff activities to complete startup system testing.
• Oversee project deliverables for contract execution.
• Development and refinement of methodologies, tools, and standards in support of an evolving commissioning department.
• Lead meetings with owner, operation and maintenance, design and construction personnel to understand project goals and schedule to ensure commissioning is properly coordinated.
• Develop tools for tracking and reporting commissioning status to upper management, reporting progress and tracking project cost.
• Recruit, retain, train, develop, and mentor department staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (ABET)

Master's degree substitution

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The Senior Commissioning Engineer leads commissioning planning, commissioning coordination, and schedule development for various Power Plant and/or Industrial Plants. This position will lead the commissioning planning for a wide variety of electrical and mechanical equipment and systems to ensure systems are commissioning with project start standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare commissioning plans, specifications and checklists based on Burns & McDonnell standards.

• Review designs, equipment submittals, operation and maintenance manual to develop commissioning plans, start-up reports and checklists.

• Develop and implement clear startup procedures as required by clients.

• Direct project teams to manage project checkout and testing activities. Provide leadership with technical staff activities to complete startup system testing.

• Oversee project deliverables for contract execution.

• Development and refinement of methodologies, tools, and standards in support of an evolving commissioning department.

• Lead meetings with owner, operation and maintenance, design and construction personnel to understand project goals and schedule to ensure commissioning is properly coordinated.

• Develop tools for tracking and reporting commissioning status to upper management, reporting progress and tracking project cost.

• Recruit, retain, train, develop, and mentor department staff.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

• Masters degree may substitute for 1 year of experience.

• Minimum 7 years of mechanical engineering experience required, consulting preferred.

• Advanced knowledge in mechanical or electrical engineering commissioning techniques, principles and procedures.

• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.

• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.

• Ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.

• Demonstrated project management skills and a strategic perspective.

• Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).

• Understanding of site safety procedures, including electrical safety.

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

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Engineering

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 260003

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JJ #PWR