Systems Engineering Specialist-Aviation

Burns Engineering, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Systems Engineering Specialist to join their Aviation Technology team in Washington, D.C. This role involves performing technical engineering tasks and designs for various projects, including aviation-focused assignments. The ideal candidate will have a technical degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience in low voltage and AV design. You will work closely with senior staff and collaborate on technical specifications, ensuring compliance with engineering codes and project deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of low voltage design experience preferred.
• Experience with aviation/airport projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete discipline specific engineering for systems and designs.
• Perform technical studies, investigations, and designs.
• Conduct on-site surveys and inspections during design and construction.

Skills

Low voltage design

AV design experience

WiFi design experience

Engineering codes compliance

Technical specification writing

Education

Two or four year technical degree or Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Burns is a nationally respected provider of specialized engineering services, bringing highly technical, sought-after engineering expertise to complex transportation and critical infrastructure projects.

For more than 50 years, we have built our reputation on outstanding client service. Ranked a Top Workplace and ENR Top 500 Design Firm, we are personally invested in helping our clients achieve their goals, sharing in their passions, and successfully guiding them through the challenges of complex projects using our no surprises Burns Unique Client Experience.

We are seeking a Systems Engineering Specialist to join our Aviation Technology team in Washington, D.C.

Position Summary

The EngineeringSpecialist willbe responsible forperforming technical engineering tasks, technical studies and investigations, and designs on assigned projects. The EngineeringSpecialist will be mentored by senior level engineering staff, will work with more autonomy, and will complete engineering tasks of moderate complexity.

• Complete discipline specific engineering for systems and designs of moderate complexity.
• Sign and seal engineering drawings.
• Assistin developing design approaches and concepts on projects with moderate complexity. Consult with senior technical staff when needed.
• Assistin the development of proposals and presentations to clients.
• Perform specific engineering studies and design analysesandassistthe Project Manager inestablishingbudgets, costestimates,and project schedules.
• Review drawings, RFIs, andrecords ofchanges and communicate directly with suppliers,contractors,and client representatives asrequired. Consult with senior technical staff when needed.
• Perform on-site surveys and inspections during design and construction stages and issuewrittenreports noting deficiencies. Consult with senior technical staff when needed.
• Assistin the coordination of project designs with other disciplines and teams.
• Attendclient and/or project meetings when requested.
• Write technical specifications with oversight from senior technical staff.
• Assist Project Manager with the delegation, collaboration, and review of project work tasks of CAD Operators, CAD Technicians, Designers, Co-Ops, Interns, Engineering Design Associates, and Engineering Associates.
• Mayleaddevelopment ofdesign approaches and concepts on projects of low complexity. Consult with senior technical staff when needed.
• Perform all tasks in compliance with Burns (and, when applicable, aclient’s) standards, policies, procedures, and engineering codes.
• Perform all tasks efficiently, accurately, within the allotted project hours, and complete tasks on or before the due date.
• Observe, understand,applyandretainBurns technical policies, procedures, design analyses, calculations, engineeringmethodologyand codes, and equipment selection criteria of low to moderate complexity.
• Complete specialtasks asassigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No supervisory responsibilities

Education & Experience

• A two or four year technical degree in applicable discipline or Bachelors Degree
• 3 to 5 years low voltage design, AV design experience preferred, wifi design experience preferred
• Aviation/Airport experience is preferred

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