Senior Mechanical Engineer, Mission-Critical Facilities

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

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead project teams across power, process, healthcare and government facilities from concept through construction. You will manage design schedules, budgets, and QA/QC, coordinating with vendors and clients while mentoring engineers and developing cost proposals and reports.

This role requires PE preferred, ABET degrees, and willingness to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering with 7 years mechanical engineering experience; EPC project experience preferred.
• ABET-accredited bachelor degree in Mechanical or related Engineering Technology with FE and 7 years mechanical engineering experience; EPC preferred.
• Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 6 years mechanical engineering experience; EPC project experience preferred.
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures; strong knowledge of mechanical equipment design codes (ASME, ANSI, API, PIP, NACE).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members.
• 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 travel.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of projects from conceptual phase through design completion and meet project manager requirements.
• Prepare mechanical equipment: packaged equipment specs, data sheets, RFQs, technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
• Review vendor drawings; interface data with suppliers, clients, other disciplines, detailers and designers.
• Develop project schedule, scope, budget, staffing and construction planning; manage change orders effectively.
• Apply expert knowledge of mechanical engineering concepts, codes and procedures.
• Find non-standard design solutions for complex projects.
• Quality review production drawings for various projects and verify corrections in CAD software.
• Coordinate construction administration with field to resolve installation issues, calculations, and inspections.
• Lead field inspections, measurements or calculations for clients.
• Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
• Build relationships with clients, customers and contractors; develop new business opportunities.
• Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
• Lead development of cost proposals and qualification statements.
• Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates; report project performance.
• Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the mechanical engineering practice; mentor engineers.
• Ensure QA/QC process adherence and safety compliance.
• Communicate effectively with other engineering disciplines.
• Perform other duties and adhere to policies.

Skills

Project leadership

Mechanical design

Client communication

Mentoring

Budgeting

QA/QC

Vendor coordination

Change management

Education

ABET-accredited mechanical engineering degree with 7 years experience

ABET-accredited mechanical eng/tech degree with FE + 7 years experience

Master's in mechanical engineering with 6 years experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Burns & McDonnell seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead project teams across power, process, healthcare and government facilities from concept through construction. You will manage design schedules, budgets, and QA/QC, coordinating with vendors and clients while mentoring engineers and developing cost proposals and reports.

This role requires PE preferred, ABET degrees, and willingness to travel up to 25%.