Staff Mechanical Engineer - Mission Critical

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to design across diverse sectors including power, process and healthcare. You will work with project teams from concept through construction, adapting mechanical plans to budget and client needs.

Responsibilities include producing production drawings, updating CAD drawings, compiling data for client presentations, and performing field measurements. Strong engineering fundamentals and EIT/FE pathway are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET) with 3 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or related Engineering Technology (ABET) with FE exam completed and 3 years experience.
• Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 2 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
• Proficient in standard engineering procedures and tools.
• Strong computer skills include AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), 3D rendering and analysis programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Modify and review production drawings for facilities including power plants, process and healthcare facilities, airports and more.
• Design mechanical components per project manager requirements.
• Update drawings in CAD software to verify corrections.
• Compile information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration.
• Perform field inspections, measurements or calculations for clients.

Skills

Mechanical design

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

FE exam completed

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM (Revit)

3D Rendering

Hydraulic analysis

HVAC analysis programs

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The Staff Mechanical Engineer will work on 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 Staff Mechanical Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting mechanical plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.

• Perform mechanical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.


• Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.


• Design mechanical components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.


• Applies strong knowledge of commonly used mechanical engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the mechanical engineering services industry.


• Research and compile project related data as required by the project managers.


• Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.


• Compiles information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.


• Performs field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.


• 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 3 years of mechanical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required or


• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. and 3 years of mechanical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required or


• Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 2 years of mechanical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required


• Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.


• Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.


• Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)


• Strong computer skills include AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), 3D Rendering Programs, hydraulic analysis, and HVAC analysis programs.


• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.


• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification 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-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time