Staff Mechanical Engineer: Mission-Critical Facilities

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer in Kansas City to design mechanical systems across various projects including power and healthcare facilities. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with relevant experience, strong design capabilities, and proficiency in tools like AutoCAD and Revit. This full-time role involves project participation from design to construction, requiring excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related from ABET accredited program with 3 years experience.
• EIT Certification preferred.
• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 2 years experience would also qualify.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design from conceptual phase through completion.
• Modify and review production drawings for various projects.
• Conduct field inspections and calculations for clients.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

EIT Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM (Revit)

Microsoft Office Suite

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

Req ID: 260920

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-EH #GFS