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Burns & McDonnell · 4 days ago

Lead Mechanical Engineer - Power (Multiple Locations)

Orlando, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

7+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join the Power global practice. This position is responsible for the design and evaluation of mechanical systems associated with coal and natural gas fired generation facilities as well as associated support facilities.

ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop cost opinions, work plans, and schedules, as well as conduct and coordinate work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria

Provide leadership guidance and instruction to less experienced staff members

Regularly meets and corresponds with clients or outside personnel

Lead mechanical design projects related to natural gas and coal fired generation facilities

Air Quality Control Systems and Effluent Limitation Guideline Management

Equipment sizing and application

Hydraulic calculations and associated pump selection, sizing, and application

Pipe and valve selection and sizing

Pipe material selection including fittings, gaskets, etc

Pipe supports and pipe routing

P&ID’s

Mechanical Equipment Condition Assessment and Lifecycle cost analysis

Plumbing (sanitary & potable water)

Pumping/piping any fluid or gas, including blowers, steam & compressed air

Tank/vessel selection and sizing

Selection and location of instrumentation associated with pumps, vessels, and tanks

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringEPC project experienceProfessional Engineering (PE) licenseAir Quality Control SystemsHydraulic calculationsP&ID’sAnalytical skillsLeadership guidanceArrowSmartPlant P&IDCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

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

7 years related mechanical experience required

Candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills

Candidate must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills

This position requires an individual capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to a broad area of assignments

Candidate must be capable of devising new approaches to solve complex problems

Preferred

EPC project experience preferred

Professional Engineering (PE) license is preferred

Experience in the use of Arrow, Fathom, SmartPlant P&ID a plus

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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