Burns McDonnell's Houston office has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Power global practice.This position is responsible for the design and evaluation of mechanical systems associated with coal and natural gas fired generation facilities as well as associated support facilities.

As a Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for front-end planning/preliminary design/code analysis; final design including bidding document and specification preparation; construction administration including review of compliance submittals and resolution of construction issues; and interfacing with Burns McDonnell project managers, equipment suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, detailers, and designers. This person will perform work which involves conventional engineering practices but may involve a variety of complex features. Preferred applicants must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered and that may involve the following detailed aspects of work assignments:

Develop cost opinions, work plans, and schedules, as well as conduct and coordinate work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteriaProvide leadership guidance and instruction to less experienced staff members.Regularly meets and corresponds with clients or outside personnel. Lead mechanical design projects related to natural gas and coal fired generation facilitiesAir Quality Control Systems and Effluent Limitation Guideline ManagementEquipment sizing and applicationHydraulic calculations and associated pump selection, sizing, and applicationPipe and valve selection and sizingPipe material selection including fittings, gaskets, etc.Pipe supports and pipe routingPID’sMechanical Equipment Condition Assessment and Lifecycle cost analysisPlumbing (sanitary potable water)Pumping/piping any fluid or gas, including blowers, steam compressed airTank/vessel selection and sizingSelection and location of instrumentation associated with pumps, vessels, and tanksOther duties as assigned