Principal Mechanical Engineer - Power & Utilities

The role

The Principal Mechanical Engineer performs technical oversight of complex engineering projects within the Power & Utilities team. They solve difficult problems, develop niche technical services, and provide subject matter expertise to clients.

What you will do

• Coordinate project work with all engineering staff and consultants.
• Troubleshoot and provide design and/or construction solutions.
• Applies advanced engineering techniques and analyses.
• Utilize current technology to select and apply appropriate engineering software.
• Perform complex engineering tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Assist in recruiting, retaining and developing top industry talent.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and productive relationships with employees, clients, and stakeholders.
• Conduct individual investigations into complex technical problems.
• Perform quality control through project review at various stages.
• Provide subject matter expertise to company clients on technical issues.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's (BS) Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• A minimum 15 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Central plants, district cooling/heating, and utility plants
• PE is required

About the company

Burns Engineering provides professional engineering design and project management services for transportation, facilities, and infrastructure projects. They are an ENR Top 500 Firm and an MEP Giant.