Burns & McDonnell · 1 day ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Mission Critical
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $210K/yr
6+ years expBurns & McDonnell is a company made up of more than 8,000 engineers, architects, and construction professionals, and they are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for their Mission Critical team. The role involves designing mechanical systems for data centers, advising clients on mechanical requirements, and assisting project managers with day-to-day management of project execution and compliance.
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Responsibilities
Designing mechanical systems/equipment to provide for a useful and safe workplace
Advise clients regarding mechanical systems/requirements available to meet their needs and comply with safety codes
Monitor installation of designed equipment/systems to ensure compliance with design specifications and safety codes
Participate in developing the design criteria for air and water side of building mechanical systems
Reviews mechanical designs and specifications of equipment or systems being purchased or fabricated
Developing concept studies and design
Additional opportunity exists to develop Project Management skills
Assist Project Managers with day-to-day management of project execution, deliverables, quality, schedule, contracts, subcontracts, proposals, and client interface
Facilitate and execute contract administration responsibility for RFIs, submittals, change management and claim mitigation
Assist in project reporting status, risks, schedule and cost
Enforces standards and practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years mechanical engineering experience
Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 7 years mechanical engineering experience
Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 6 years mechanical engineering experience
Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures
Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment design codes (ASME, ANSI, API, PIP, NACE)
Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members
Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment
Demonstrated critical thinking skills, 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
EPC project experience
Professional Engineer (PE) License
Benefits
Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work.
From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs.
Burns & McDonnell’s PTO program includes the paid sick leave entitlements provided under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA).
Additionally, as part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program.
Company
Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Leslie Duke
Chief Executive Officer
Alissa Schuessler
Chief Financial Officer
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