Burns Engineering, Inc. · 8 hours ago
Senior Designer-Power & Utilities
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expBurns Engineering, Inc. is a nationally respected provider of specialized engineering services, focused on complex transportation and critical infrastructure projects. They are seeking a Senior Designer to join their Power & Utilities team in Austin, TX, responsible for high-complexity design tasks, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring early career designers.
Civil EngineeringConsultingInformation TechnologyInfrastructure
Responsibilities
Determine appropriate 2-D or 3-D computer software to complete assigned design drawings for projects, and teams of Engineers and Designers in the execution of such work
Perform non-routine assignments of substantial variety and are of high complexity
Coordinate design activities with other team members of other disciplines assigned to the same project
Coordinate designs among all engineering disciplines and identify conflicts between disciplines
Serve as the lead Designer on projects, overseeing the work of other Designers to ensure consistency, quality, and adherence to deadlines
Develop complete drawing packages, sketches, and specifications required to deliver projects within a specific / or multiple discipline(s)
Provide the design team with guidance and direction to ensure adherence to project schedules, budgets, quality review schedules, and submission timelines
Partner with technical staff to assist in the development and standardization of design procedures and templates
Collaborate with Project Manager and technical staff to proactively address issues, challenges, and/or project changes
Coordinate the design activities with other disciplines, attending design coordination meetings with team members and client representatives
Review designs prior to submission to ensure the project deliverables meet Burns quality standards and client expectations
Communicate record changes to all disciplines and keep team members informed of details and schedules
Coordinate the contract documents with the construction teams
May be requested to assist in site inspections during construction stage as required
May be requested to assist in field data collection and/or field system verifications
Mentor early career Engineers, Designers, and Interns/Co-ops
Assists in the studies and selection of equipment to fit the project design
Perform all tasks in compliance with Burns (and, when applicable, a client’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, apply and retain Burns technical policies, procedures, design analyses, calculations, engineering methodology and codes, and equipment selection criteria
Complete special duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in engineering technology or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred
Minimum of 10+ years of progressive drafting and design experience
Preferred
Proficiency in working on multi-disciplinary engineering design projects of high complexity
Proficiency in design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications for at least one engineering discipline
Strong working knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines
Successfully solving highly complex design challenges
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams
Developing and enhancing design standards and quality
Reviewing the overall project for quality assurance and standard compliance
Strong technical and analytical skills including knowledge of principles
Strong knowledge of industry standard engineering software and tools
Ability to successfully work collaboratively in a team environment
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Company
Burns Engineering, Inc.
Burns Engineering is a civil engineering company that specializes in engineering design and management consulting services
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
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OceanSound Partners
2025-12-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Matthew Burns
CEO/President
William Mecaughey
Chief Financial Officer
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