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Burns & McDonnell · 7 hours ago

Mechanical Engineer - Power (Chicago)

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$105K/yr - $210K/yr

3+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell is a company focused on power projects, and they are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to work on project teams to create world-class designs. The role involves performing mechanical design, modifying production drawings, and ensuring project coordination throughout the design and construction process.

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Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Performs mechanical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion

Modifies and reviews production drawings for a variety of power projects

Designs mechanical systems and selects components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers

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

Applies strong knowledge of commonly used mechanical engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the mechanical engineering services industry

Researches and compiles project-related data as required by the project managers

Quality reviews and updates production drawings for a variety of projects and project-related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD-related software

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

Compiles information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power generating facilities

Communicates with other disciplines (electrical, structural, civil) engineers for efficient project coordination

Performs field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients

All other duties as assigned

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringAutoCADBIM (Revit)HVAC analysisHydraulic analysisFundamentals of Engineering (FE)Team buildingCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detail

Required

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

May also have a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering may be substituted for 1 year experience

3 years of mechanical engineering experience, consulting preferred

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

Preferred

Successful completion (i.e. passing) FE or EIT preferred

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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