Senior Project Engineer (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Kansas City seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead design efforts for Design-only and EPC projects in the natural gas sector, overseeing schedules, budgets, and client communications.

You will guide a team of engineers, ensure quality, and manage procurement and construction phases from design through turnover, while maintaining strict safety practices and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• 7+ years of direct project engineering experience managing design efforts for Design-only and EPC projects.
• Strong cross-disciplinary coordination and budgeting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation abilities.
• Professional Engineer license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall engineering design efforts for Design-only and EPC projects.
• Prepare and manage final engineering man-hour budgets.
• Manage the implementation of Quality Program for engineering designs.
• Manage independent quality/completeness reviews of engineering deliverables.
• Direct and manage field engineering services.
• Manage engineering design schedule, budget, and progress measurement with project controls teams.
• Prepare and submit client change orders.
• Lead engineering preparation of subcontract plans, bids, and awards.
• Manage turnover and start-up plans.
• Manage progress for vendors and fabrication shops.
• Prepare monthly client status reports.
• Manage meetings with clients and vendors and review status.
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.

Skills

Facilitation

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

PE license preferred

Job description

Description

Brief Overview:

The Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for managing overall engineering design efforts for Design-only and/or Design-Build/EPC projects in the Natural Gas Industry. Design-only projects will encompass engineering design work for traditional design-bid-build projects. Design-Build/EPC projects will encompass all design, procurement, and construction management activities.

Industry:

The Senior Project Engineer role is for a qualified individual passionate about working in the Natural Gas Industry. This individual will lead a team of engineers to design natural gas facilities, including Compressor Stations, Natural Gas Pipelines, Meter Stations, Biogas-to-RNG Plants, and other pipeline facilities.

What you will do:

• Manage overall engineering design efforts for Design-only and EPC projects.
• Prepare and manage final engineering man-hour budgets.
• Manage the implementation of Quality Program for engineering designs.
• Manage independent quality/completeness reviews of engineering deliverables.
• Direct and manage field engineering services.
• Manage engineering design schedule, budget, and progress measurement functions with project controls teams.
• Manage, prepare, and submit client change orders.
• Lead engineering preparation of subcontract plan, subcontractor bid, and award packages.
• Manage turnover and start-up plans.
• Manage and expedite progress for vendors and fabrication shops.
• Manage the preparation of and/or prepare monthly client status reports.
• Manage meetings both internally and externally (clients and vendors) and review meeting status.
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university and 7 years of direct project engineering experience managing design efforts for Design-only and EPC projects. Required
• Expert knowledge in degreed engineering discipline. Basic knowledge in all other engineering disciplines.
• Strong facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly effective communicator with clear and concise writing and presentation skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Proficient computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Ability to develop and manage work plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Provide leadership to diverse project teams will be preferred.
• 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 Engineering

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time

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