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Burns & McDonnell · 5 hours ago

Senior Commissioning Engineer - Power (Kansas City)

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell is a leading engineering firm, and they are seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead commissioning planning and coordination for Power Plant and Industrial Plants. The role involves preparing commissioning plans, reviewing designs, and overseeing project deliverables while managing project teams and mentoring department staff.

ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Danielle Stetzenbach

Responsibilities

Prepare commissioning plans, specifications and checklists based on Burns & McDonnell standards

Review designs, equipment submittals, operation and maintenance manual to develop commissioning plans, start-up reports and checklists

Develop and implement clear startup procedures as required by clients

Direct project teams to manage project checkout and testing activities. Provide leadership with technical staff activities to complete startup system testing

Oversee project deliverables for contract execution

Development and refinement of methodologies, tools, and standards in support of an evolving commissioning department

Lead meetings with owner, operation and maintenance, design and construction personnel to understand project goals and schedule to ensure commissioning is properly coordinated

Develop tools for tracking and reporting commissioning status to upper management, reporting progress and tracking project cost

Recruit, retain, train, develop, and mentor department staff

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringCommissioning TechniquesProject ManagementAnalytical Problem SolvingMicrosoft Office SuiteSite Safety ProceduresCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

Masters degree may substitute for 1 year of experience

Minimum 7 years of mechanical engineering experience required, consulting preferred

Advanced knowledge in mechanical or electrical engineering commissioning techniques, principles and procedures

Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients

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

Ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change

Demonstrated project management skills and a strategic perspective

Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)

Understanding of site safety procedures, including electrical safety

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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