Senior Mechanical Engineer - Aviation & Federal (Oak Ridge)

Burns & McDonnell; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design from concept through design completion for projects serving DOE complexes (ORNL, Y-12) and other facilities. You will prepare equipment specifications, review vendor drawings, manage schedules and budgets, mentor junior engineers, and ensure QA/QC and safety policies.

This full-time on-site role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and opportunities to develop cost proposals and

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Mechanical Engineering is required; FE/EIT preferred.
• 7+ years of mechanical engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• DOE experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design from conceptual phase through design completion.
• Prepare equipment specifications, RFQs, data sheets, and bid summaries.
• Review vendor drawings and interface with suppliers and other disciplines.
• Develop project schedules, scope, budget, staffing and construction planning.
• QA/QC and coordination with field personnel for installation, inspections and testing.
• Lead field inspections, calculations and documentation for clients.
• Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
• Build relationships with clients and pursue new business opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

FE/EIT certification

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (sub for experience)

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM (Revit)

3D Rendering

Hydraulic analysis tools

HVAC analysis programs

MS Office Suite

Job description

Description Imagine having an ownership stake in the company where you work. Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is an award-winning firm specializing in engineering, architecture, construction, environmental, and consulting services. Our global projects are driven by a singular mission: to make our clients successful. Locally, regionally, and nationally, we’re recognized as a Best Place to Work. As a 100% employee-owned company, we’ve cultivated a culture where everyone is personally invested in project outcomes and client satisfaction. Our employee-owners embrace an ownership mindset, working diligently and intelligently to benefit our clients and enhance our communities. While we offer flexible work options, including 6 weeks of remote work, flexible daily schedules, and 9/80 work weeks, our commitment to success keeps our employee-owners engaged in the office. At Burns & McDonnell, hard work and entrepreneurial spirit lead to success for our clients, communities, and individual wealth. We truly are owners. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will work on project teams in Oak Ridge, TN to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of equipment and infrastructure projects that will primarily support the local DOE complexes (e.g. ORNL and Y-12). Other projects may include municipal, power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, and military facilities. It is anticipated that they will have direct contact with our local clients in supporting discipline specific work under Basic Ordering Agreements (BOA's) and large Federal budget line-item projects.

• 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.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

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 may be substituted for 1 year experience.

• 7 years of mechanical engineering experience, consulting preferred.

• Department of Energy experience preferred

• Successful completion (i.e. passing) FE or EIT preferred.

• 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.

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

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Mechanical Engineering

Primary Location US-TN-Oak Ridge

Other Locations United States

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 260058

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JH #A&F