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Senior Mechanical Fueling Engineer - Aviation & Federal (Minneapolis)

Burns & McDonnell
Minneapolis, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 5/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/21/2026
Description

Wishing you could have an ownership stake in the company you are working for? Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is an award-winning engineering, architectural, construction, environmental and consulting services firm. We are 100% employee-owned, with regional and project offices nationwide. Burns & McDonnell plans, designs, constructs, and manages projects all over the world with one mission in mind – to make our clients successful. We are proud to be honored locally, regionally, and nationally as a Best Place to Work.

Burns & McDonnell has an exciting opportunity for a mechanical engineer who has a desire to apply technical design experience while actively engaging their entrepreneurial spirit. Looking for more direct client and end-user interaction? We’ve got it. Whether you enjoy working with clients that are commercial, military, domestic or international, you will have the opportunity to use leadership and people skills that set you apart from your peers. Be a part of an energy-filled workplace that pays for performance, where you can invest in a career that you can grow into technical leadership, project management or business development opportunities. Positions are available for mechanical engineers with 7 or more years of experience in fueling systems or other related industrial-type systems.

Burns & McDonnell is considered the leading consultant in the aircraft fueling industry. We are engaged in high visibility projects at major airports and military bases worldwide. Additionally, the fueling business line executes projects for aviation, federal, transport truck and car rental clients, including marine loading facilities, pipeline terminals, truck loading facilities and commercial gasoline stations.

A successful candidate would be experienced in design and construction in one or more of the following industries: Commercial or Military Fuel Systems, Oil & Gas, Water/Wastewater, or Industrial Systems.

Experience in the following areas would be of high value:

  • Airport fuel receipt, storage, and distribution facilities
  • Jet fuel hydrant distribution systems
  • Pipeline and transport truck fuel receipt systems
  • Jet fuel storage tanks
  • Into-hydrant pumping and filtration systems
  • Refueler truck loading positions
  • Aircraft hydrant fuel systems
  • Single and double-wall fuel piping
  • Familiarity with relevant industry standards including ATA 103, API 610, API 650, API 653, ASME B31.3, ASME B31.4, NFPA 30, and NFPA 11
  • Creation of P&IDs and mechanical system control arrangements
  • Layout of equipment pad and valve manifolds
  • Piping system hydraulic modeling
  • Piping system stress analysis

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 7 years of mechanical engineering experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 7 years of mechanical engineering experience.
  • Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 6 years of mechanical engineering experience required.
  • EPC project experience preferred.
  • Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment design codes (ASME, ANSI, API, PIP, NACE). Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
  • Ability to travel.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

Compensation

$135,000.00-185,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Mechanical Engineering

Primary Location US-MN-Minneapolis/St Paul

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 250964

Job Hire Type Experienced #A&F

Salary : $135,000 - $185,000

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