Mechanical Engineer-Rail & Transit Facilities

Company: Burns Engineering, Inc.
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 18, 2025

Job Description:

Mechanical Engineer-Rail & Transit FacilitiesJob Category: Mechanical EngineeringRequisition Number: MECHA001998Posted: March 12, 2025Job Type: Full-TimeWork Arrangement: HybridLocationWashington, D.C. Office80 M Street SESuite 340Washington, DC 20003, USABurns is a nationally respected provider of specialized engineering services, bringing highly-technical, sought-after engineering expertise to complex transportation and critical infrastructure projects.Position Summary:The Mechanical Engineer performs technical activities on assigned projects and adheres to discipline technical policies and procedures. Participates in the production of technical studies, investigations, and designs in support of assigned projects. Seeks guidance from Senior Engineers to develop engineering solutions and makes independent decisions for low to moderate complexity projects. Provides technical production direction to Designers and CAD Operators to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and of the highest technical quality.Responsibilities:

• Ensures adherence to company technical policies and procedures during project execution.
• Assists in developing design approaches and concepts for assigned projects.
• Provides discipline-specific engineering for systems and designs of low to moderate complexity.
• Delegates work tasks to subordinate staff and monitors accuracy.
• Helps execute technical training programs for design staff.
• Assists in proposal and presentation development for clients.
• Provides feedback to Project Managers for performance evaluations.
• Coordinates project designs with other disciplines and attends project meetings.
• Conducts engineering studies and design analyses, assisting in budget, cost estimates, and project schedules.
• Reviews shop drawings, records changes, and communicates with suppliers and contractors.
• Performs on-site inspections during construction and coordinates design requirements.
• Utilizes design software to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Participates in professional organizations to enhance the firm's technical reputation.
• Completes assigned work within the designated time frame and budget.Key Requirements/Qualifications:Professionally Licensed Engineer with a Bachelor's (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering.A minimum of 5 to 7 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Why Join The Burns TeamBurns has been recognized as a Top Workplace by philly.com. We credit our strength to our talented and vibrant team. As an ENR Top 500 Firm, we prioritize our clients' successes, believing their success is our success. We seek high-energy, collaborative individuals who want to make a difference in the world.Applying To BurnsInterested candidates must apply on the Burns career site at to be considered for this opportunity. For assistance, contact the Human Resources Department at .At Burns Engineering, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants.
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