Senior Project Engineer (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Project Engineer - Overhead Transmission to lead engineering design for Design-only and EPC projects in Kansas City. You will drive design efforts, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate with clients and field teams.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Engineering (ABET-accredited) with about 7 years of project engineering experience. PE license is preferred; expect up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• 7 years of direct project engineering experience.
• PE license preferred.
• Experience with design-only and EPC projects.
• Strong writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to develop and manage work plans, schedules, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall engineering design efforts for Design-only and EPC projects.
• Prepare and manage final engineering man-hour budgets.
• Manage the implementation of the Quality Program for engineering designs.
• Direct and manage field engineering services.
• Manage engineering design schedule, budget, and progress measurement with project controls teams.
• Manage, prepare, and submit client change orders.
• Lead engineering preparation of subcontract plans, bid packages and awards.
• Manage turnover and start-up plans.
• Manage and expedite vendor and fabrication shop progress.
• Prepare monthly client status reports and lead status meetings.
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.

Skills

Facilitation

Team building

Communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Budgeting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Senior Project Engineer - Overhead Transmission will be responsible for managing overall engineering design efforts for Design-only and/or Design-Build/EPC projects. 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.

• Manage overall engineering design efforts for Design-only and EPC projects.
• Prepare and manage final engineering man-hour budgets.
• Manage the implementation of the 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 vendor and fabrication shop progress.
• Manage the preparation of and/or prepare monthly client status reports.
• Manage meetings and review meeting status.
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

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 a degree 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, 10 % of the Time