Job description

The Assistant Mechanical Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government and military facilities. The Assistant Mechanical Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting mechanical plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs. • Assists in the mechanical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion. • Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities. • Assists in designing mechanical components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers. • Applies basic knowledge of commonly used mechanical engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the mechanical engineering services industry. • Assists with research and compiles project related data as required by the project managers. • Assists with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software. • Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities. • Assists in performing field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients. • Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred. • Involvement on campus or in the community preferred. • Performs other duties as assigned. • Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from a recognized, accredited program required. • ABET accreditation strongly preferred. • Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred. • Basic knowledge in standard mechanical engineering techniques, principles and procedures. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills. • Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite). • Basic computer skills include AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), 3D Rendering Programs, hydraulic analysis, and HVAC analysis programs. • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills. • Demonstrated leadership skills. • Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred. • 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. Burns & McDonnell is making the world a better place every day. When we take on some of the world’s toughest challenges, we’re putting the industry’s best thinking to work, striving to create amazing success for our clients and amazing careers for our employee-owners. Our staff of more than 7,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants and business professionals is constantly growing. We have offices and projects across the U.S. and around the globe. We are proud to rank among FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our culture, powered by 100% employee ownership, plays a major role in getting us there. Each employee brings a high level of commitment to every project. Clients have shown their appreciation of this dedication, rewarding us with a 90% repeat business rate and decades-long partnerships. That’s pretty cool for a firm that started as a small engineering consulting shop back in 1898. At Burns & McDonnell, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference while fulfilling your personal and professional ambitions. Our entrepreneurial culture lets you guide your destiny and shape the path your career travels. And with hundreds of service specialties, your career and development options are endless. Are you ready to create amazing? Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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Assists in the mechanical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
Assists in designing mechanical components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
Applies basic knowledge of commonly used mechanical engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the mechanical engineering services industry.
Assists with research and compiles project related data as required by the project managers.
Assists with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
Assists in performing field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from a recognized, accredited program required.
Basic knowledge in standard mechanical engineering techniques, principles and procedures.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
Basic computer skills include AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), 3D Rendering Programs, hydraulic analysis, and HVAC analysis programs.
Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
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.
Are you ready to create amazing?
Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.

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