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Burns & McDonnell · 15 hours ago

Assistant Special Systems Designer - A&F, Special Systems (St. Louis)

St Louis, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell is looking for an Assistant Special Systems Designer to join their team. This role involves assisting in the design and documentation of special systems for various projects, collaborating with senior team members, and ensuring designs meet project specifications and requirements.

ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist in the design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion

Modify and assist with the production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: including airports, aviation facilities, process, corporate, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government, and military facilities

Assist in the Design of special system, technology, and security components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers

Applies knowledge of commonly used special systems, technology, and security engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the professional engineering services industry

Collaborate with senior team members (including engineers and designers) to develop drawings and documentation for Special Systems designs (including but not limited to low-voltage, technology, security and audio/visual systems)

Research and compile project-related data as required by the project managers. Compiles studies and reports. Assist with specification development

Conduct research as necessary to complete designs for rapidly changing technologies

Update drawings provided by senior engineers or designers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD-related software

Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of airports, aviation facilities, process, corporate, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government, and military facilities

Contribute to and/or facilitate project meetings

Assist in performing field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Qualification

AutoCADMicroStation2D3D applicationsDrafting technologyAnalytical skillsCollaborationCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field and 2 years related experience Required

Associate Degree and 3 years related experience Required

4 years progressive detailing and design experience Required

Strong understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables

Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs

Ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings

Basic knowledge in design, calculations and design systems

Basic knowledge in the theory and practices of engineering discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks

Ability to work collaboratively with others (Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives

Excellent written & verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail

Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located