Burns & McDonnell · 11 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Aerospace & Industrial (Norfolk/Chesapeake)
Norfolk, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expBurns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to provide technical leadership and project execution for mechanical systems in the Aerospace & Industrial market. This role involves leading mechanical design efforts, ensuring compliance with project goals, and coordinating with various stakeholders to deliver effective solutions.
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Responsibilities
Lead the mechanical design of projects from the conceptual design phase through completion of construction in coordination with project management and other disciplines
Design, mentor, and oversee engineering for systems including HVAC, industrial ventilation, plumbing, energy distribution (e.g. condenser water, chilled water, hot water, steam, compressed air), industrial / oily waste, and process fluid distribution for manufacturing and industrial facilities
Apply expert knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, codes, standards, and best practices to complex and technically demanding projects
Develop practical and innovative design solutions to address unique project constraints and operational requirements
Prepare mechanical equipment specifications, packaged equipment data sheets, RFQs, technical bid evaluations, and purchase recommendations
Review vendor submittals and drawings to verify compliance with design intent and project requirements
Coordinate technical interfaces between vendors, clients, construction teams, and internal engineering disciplines
Support development of project scope, schedules, staffing plans, and cost estimates
Assist with construction planning, constructability reviews, and resolution of field-related design issues
Support change management through technical evaluations, documentation, and coordination with project teams
Participate in field inspections, testing, measurements, and system commissioning activities as required
Perform QA/QC reviews of mechanical drawings, calculations, and project documentation
Ensure adherence to company QA/QC processes, design standards, and engineering procedures
Coordinate closely with other disciplines to maintain design integration and technical consistency
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders
Support proposal development, including preparation of cost estimates, technical narratives, and qualification statements
Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify opportunities to support continued client engagement
Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and oversight to less-experienced engineers and designers
Contribute to the continuous improvement of mechanical engineering practices, tools, and standards
Comply with all company, client, and site safety policies and procedures
Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, regulations, and client standards
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years mechanical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred
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. EPC project experience preferred
Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 6 years mechanical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred
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
Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred
Preferred
Manufacturing and Industrial project experience preferred
Experience with Design-Build and/or EPC projects strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of mechanical design codes and standards (ICC, ASHRAE, ASME, ANSI, NFPA, API, PIP, NACE, DoD UFC)
Expert knowledge in performing building system modelling (e.g. Trane Trace, Trace 3D, Carrier HAP) for load calculations, life cycle cost analysis, and energy compliance analysis
Strong knowledge in psychrometric analysis
Strong knowledge of mechanical system modelling platforms (e.g. AFT Fathom / Arrow, Bently AutoPIPE)
Strong knowledge of BIM modeling in Autodesk Revit
Experience with leading mechanical and plumbing design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members
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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