Burns & McDonnell
Lead Mechanical Engineer - Power (Multiple Locations)
Burns & McDonnell, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146
Lead Mechanical Engineer - Power (Multiple Locations)
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.
Responsibilities
Front‑end planning, preliminary design, and code analysis.
Final design, including bidding documents and specification preparation.
Construction administration, including review of compliance submittals and resolution of construction issues.
Interfacing with project managers, equipment suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, detailers, and designers.
Develop cost opinions, work plans, and schedules; conduct independent evaluation and selection of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
Provide leadership guidance and instruction to less experienced staff members.
Regularly meet and correspond 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.
Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s).
Mechanical equipment condition assessment and lifecycle cost analysis.
Plumbing (sanitary & potable water).
Pumping/piping of any fluid or gas, including blowers, steam, and compressed air.
Tank, vessel selection and sizing.
Selection and location of instrumentation associated with pumps, vessels, and tanks.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program (or a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program that includes successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam).
Seven years of related mechanical experience (EPC project experience preferred).
Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to apply intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to a broad area of assignments.
Experience using Arrow, Fathom, and SmartPlant P&ID a plus.
Capability to devise new approaches to solve complex problems.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans Burns & McDonnell is an equal opportunity employer.
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Responsibilities
Front‑end planning, preliminary design, and code analysis.
Final design, including bidding documents and specification preparation.
Construction administration, including review of compliance submittals and resolution of construction issues.
Interfacing with project managers, equipment suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, detailers, and designers.
Develop cost opinions, work plans, and schedules; conduct independent evaluation and selection of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
Provide leadership guidance and instruction to less experienced staff members.
Regularly meet and correspond 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.
Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s).
Mechanical equipment condition assessment and lifecycle cost analysis.
Plumbing (sanitary & potable water).
Pumping/piping of any fluid or gas, including blowers, steam, and compressed air.
Tank, vessel selection and sizing.
Selection and location of instrumentation associated with pumps, vessels, and tanks.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program (or a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program that includes successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam).
Seven years of related mechanical experience (EPC project experience preferred).
Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to apply intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to a broad area of assignments.
Experience using Arrow, Fathom, and SmartPlant P&ID a plus.
Capability to devise new approaches to solve complex problems.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans Burns & McDonnell is an equal opportunity employer.
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