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Burns & McDonnell · 2 days ago

Senior Project Engineer - Substation (Chicago)

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$155K/yr - $215K/yr

7+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell is a company focused on engineering design efforts for various projects, and they are seeking a Senior Project Engineer to manage overall engineering design for Design-only and Design-Build/EPC projects. The role involves managing budgets, schedules, and quality compliance while leading engineering teams and ensuring successful project execution.

ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Manage overall engineering design efforts for Design-only and EPC projects

Prepare and manage final engineering man-hour budgets

Manage implementation of Quality Program for engineering designs

Manage independent quality/completeness reviews of engineering deliverables

Direct and manage field engineering services

Manage engineering design schedule, budget and progress measurement functions with project controls teams

Manage, prepare and submit client change orders

Lead engineering preparation of subcontract plan and subcontractor bid and award packages

Manage turnover and start-up plans

Manage and expedite vendor and fabrication shop progress

Manage preparation of and/or prepare monthly client status reports

Manage meetings and review meetings status

Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Qualification

Project engineering experienceExpert knowledge in engineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseMicrosoft Office SuiteTeam building skillsProblem solving skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university and 7 years of direct project engineering experience managing design efforts for Design-only and EPC projects required

Expert knowledge in degreed engineering discipline

Basic knowledge in all other engineering disciplines

Strong facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills

Highly effective communicator with clear and concise writing and presentation skills

High level of attention to detail

Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)

Ability to develop and manage workplans, schedules and budgets

Preferred

Provide leadership to a diverse project teams will be preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) License 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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