Senior Mechanical Engineer - OnSite Energy & Power (Raleigh)

Burns & McDonnell; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design teams across power, process, healthcare, and industrial facilities in the Raleigh area. You will guide the mechanical design through conceptualization, detailed design, and construction, aligning with budget, schedule, and client needs.

You will review equipment selections, oversee CAD outputs, coordinate with other disciplines, and mentor junior engineers while pursuing QA/QC excellence and project profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years mechanical engineering experience.
• 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.
• 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). 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

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of projects from conceptual phase through design completion per project managers' requirements.
• Prepare mechanical equipment specifications, data sheets, RFQs, technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
• Review mechanical equipment vendor drawings and data interface with suppliers, clients, and other engineers.
• Develop project schedule, scope, budget, staffing planning and construction planning; manage change orders.
• Apply expert knowledge of mechanical concepts, practices, codes and procedures in engineering services.
• Provide non-standard design solutions for complex projects.
• Quality review production drawings and project data across CAD software.
• Coordinate construction administration with field personnel for design-related issues, calculations, inspections and testing.
• Lead field inspections, installations, measurements or calculations for clients.
• Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
• Build relationships with clients and contractors and pursue new business opportunities; ensure customer satisfaction.
• Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
• Lead development of cost proposals and qualification statements to meet financial targets.
• Prepare and present budgets and cost estimates; report project performance.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to the mechanical engineering practice; guide junior engineers.
• Ensure QA/QC adherence and cross-discipline communication.
• Commit to company and site safety policies; perform other duties as assigned
• Comply with all policies and standards

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

ABET-accredited ME degree

FE exam passed

Master's in Mechanical Engineering

PE license (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

CAD software

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.

• 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.

• 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). 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

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-NC-Raleigh

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 261269

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-KJ #GFS