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Mechanical Engineering Associate-Rail & Transit

Burns Brand
Philadelphia, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/15/2026

About Burns 

Burns is a nationally respected provider of specialized engineering services, bringing highly technical, sought-after engineering expertise to complex transportation and critical infrastructure projects.

Rail & Transit

For more than 60 years, we have built our reputation on outstanding client service.  Ranked a Top Workplace and ENR Top 500 Design Firm, we are personally invested in helping our clients achieve their goals, sharing in their passions, and successfully guiding them through the challenges of complex projects using our no surprises Burns Unique Client Experience.

We are currently seeking an Mechanical Engineering Associate to join our team in Philadelphia, Pa.

Position Summary:

Assists the senior engineering staff in the execution of the technical activities required on assigned projects and learns the discipline technical policies and procedures. Under supervision, participates in technical studies, investigations and designs on assigned projects. Assists the project team in the production of projects on time, within budget and of high technical quality.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Learns company technical policies, procedures and standards during the execution of projects for clients.
  • Under supervision, assists in the execution of design processes on assigned projects and requests assistance from senior technical staff when needed.
  • Assists the design team in the coordination of project designs with other disciplines.
  • Observes and learns the execution of specific engineering studies and design analyses.
  • Accompanies senior technical staff in performing on-site inspections during construction and learns how to communicate design requirements with contractors and equipment suppliers.
  • Actively participates in professional organizations where the technical reputation and image of the firm may be enhanced.  

Key Requirements:

  • A demonstrated ability to learn the basics of design and analyses within his or her discipline and grow within the firm
  • 1-3 years experience preferred
  • Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a four-year undergraduate engineering program  
  • EIT certification obtained or in progress preferred

Why Join The Burns Team

Recently voted a Top Workplace by philly.com, we credit our strength as an organization to our talented, driven, vibrant team.  Burns is an ENR Top 500 Firm and has been named a MEP Giant by Consulting-Specifying Engineer Magazine, as well as a Hot Firm by Zweig.  We are industry experts, proven leaders, innovative thinkers, and team players. We put our clients’ successes and best interests first, because their success is our success. We have fun at work because we love making a difference in the world.  We are looking for high-energy, bright, collaborative individuals who want the opportunity to “write their own story” with us.

Applying To Burns

As a member of our team, you will enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package. Interested, qualified candidates must apply on the Burns’ career site at www.burns-group.com to be considered for a specific opportunity.  Individuals needing assistance to apply for an open opportunity should contact the Human Resources Department at hrdepartment@burns-group.com.  

At Burns Engineering, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Burns believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success

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