Senior Plumbing Engineer – Mission-Critical Data Centers

Burns & McDonnell

Kansas City (MO)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

13 days ago
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Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Senior Plumbing Engineer to lead design teams on mission-critical data center projects. You will guide the plumbing discipline from concept through construction, ensuring budget, schedule, and client satisfaction goals are met.

You will prepare equipment specs and data sheets, review vendor drawings, and coordinate with other engineering disciplines. Strong communication, leadership, and QA/QC skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree in mechanical engineering from ABET-accredited program and 7 years plumbing experience.
  • ABET-based degree with FE/PE path pursued; professional leadership in projects.
  • Master degree or PE/license enhancements are preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead plumbing design from concept through design completion for diverse facilities.
  • Prepare equipment specs, RFQs, data sheets, and purchase recommendations.
  • Review vendor drawings and interface data with suppliers, clients, and other disciplines.
  • Contribute to project schedules, budgets, staffing and change-order management.
  • Apply industry codes and best practices to complex projects and non-standard solutions.
  • QA/QC production drawings and verify corrections across CAD outputs.
  • Communicate with field teams to resolve installation issues and site testing.
  • Mentor staff and develop team members, including international colleagues.
  • Support business development and pursuit activities; build client relationships.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms
Leadership ability
Quality assurance
Attention to detail
Travel readiness

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering
FE exam completed
PE license preferred
Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Senior Plumbing Engineer to lead design teams on mission-critical data center projects. You will guide the plumbing discipline from concept through construction, ensuring budget, schedule, and client satisfaction goals are met.

You will prepare equipment specs and data sheets, review vendor drawings, and coordinate with other engineering disciplines. Strong communication, leadership, and QA/QC skills are essential for success.

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