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Burns & McDonnell · 2 weeks ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Department of Energy (Richland)

Richland, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $185K/yr

7+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design project teams in Richland, WA, focusing on projects that support the Department of Energy. The role involves managing projects from conceptual design to construction, ensuring quality and compliance while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior engineers.

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Growth Opportunities

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Hiring Manager

Justin Hershey

Responsibilities

Lead the mechanical design of projects from the conceptual design phase through completion of construction for project managers’ needs and requirements

Prepare mechanical equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations

Review mechanical equipment vendor drawings, data interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, detailers, and designers

Participate in project schedule development, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders

Applies expert knowledge of commonly used mechanical concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the mechanical engineering services industry

Applies knowledge and experience in complex projects and finding non-standard design solutions

Quality review of production drawings, calculations, and specifications

Oversee construction administration, including coordination with field personnel to resolve design-related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of mechanical systems

Leads field inspections, installation, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients

Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications

Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met

Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits

Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance

Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance

Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the mechanical engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers

Responsible for QA/QC process adherence

Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines

Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies

All other duties as assigned

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringProfessional Engineering License (PE)Mechanical Design CodesSustainability DesignProject ManagementTechnical Report WritingCommunication SkillsCritical ThinkingTeam LeadershipAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program

Or Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

7 years mechanical engineering experience

Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures

Strong knowledge of mechanical design codes and standards (ICC, ASHRAE, ASME, ANSI, API, PIP, NACE)

Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite, Life Cycle Cost Analysis, Energy and Mechanical Calculation Models)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience with leading mechanical and plumbing design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members

Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment

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

Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications

Ability to travel

Preferred

Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering

DOE and EPC project experience

Professional Engineering License (PE)

Strong background in Sustainability and Decarbonization/Electrification design

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement program

Insurance and disability

Time off and wellness programs

Company

Burns & McDonnell

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Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.

Founded in 1898

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.burnsmcd.com

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