Senior Mechanical Engineer – Mission Critical

Burns & McDonnell; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design project teams on a wide range of projects—from power and process facilities to healthcare, institutional and government buildings. You will guide the team through concept, design and construction, adapting plans to budget, design factors and client needs.

Responsibilities include preparing equipment specifications and data sheets, reviewing vendor drawings, coordinating with field teams and other disciplines,

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in mechanical engineering or related field and 7 years of mechanical engineering experience; EPC project experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree in mechanical engineering technology with FE exam and 7 years experience; EPC project experience preferred.
• Master degree in mechanical engineering with 6 years experience; EPC project experience preferred.
• Expert knowledge of standard engineering techniques and codes; strong proficiency with MS Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience leading discipline design for large projects and delegating tasks.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail, teamwork, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform quality reviews of detailed engineering documents and specs.
• Ability to travel.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for projects from conceptual phase through design completion.
• Prepare equipment specifications, RFQs, and data sheets.
• Review vendor drawings and interface with suppliers and other disciplines.
• Develop project schedules, scope, budgets and staffing; manage change orders.
• Ensure adherence to mechanical design codes and procedures.
• Provide non-standard design solutions for complex projects.
• Quality review drawings and construction administration coordination.
• Lead field inspections, measurements, calculations and testing of systems.
• Prepare and present technical reports for clients and publications.
• Build and maintain client relationships; pursue new business opportunities.
• Lead development of cost proposals and qualification statements.
• Prepare project budgets and report performance; mentor junior engineers.
• Ensure QA/QC process adherence and safety policy compliance.

Skills

Engineering techniques and codes (ASME

Education

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET accredited); 7 years experience

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or related Engineering Technology (ABET) with FE exam; 7 years experience

Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering; 6 years experience

Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead mechanical design project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government and military facilities. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting mechanical plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs

• 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 Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program. and 7 years mechanical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. Required or

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. and 7 years mechanical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. Required or

• Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 6 years mechanical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. Required

• 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 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.

• Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred

Compensation

$145,000.00-220,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page. 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-PA-Conshohocken

Other Locations US-NY-Manhattan, US-MA-Newton

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-EH #GFS