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Senior Project Engineer (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell
Kansas, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2026
Description

Multiple Positions Available. Manage overall engineering design efforts for Design-only and EPC projects. Prepare and manage final engineering man-hour budgets. Manage implementation of Quality Program for engineering designs. Manage independent quality/completeness reviews of engineering deliverables. Direct and manage field engineering services. Manage engineering design schedule, budget and progress measurement functions with project controls teams. Manage, prepare and submit client change orders. Lead engineering preparation of subcontract plan and subcontractor bid and award packages. Manage turnover and start-up plans. Manage and expedite vendor and fabrication shop progress. Manage preparation of and/or prepare monthly client status reports. Manage meetings and review meetings status. Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies. Comply with all policies and standards. Telecommuting is allowed up to 30 days per year. Primarily domestic travel up to 25% of the time is required based on project needs.

Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Electrical Engineering, or a directly related field from an accredited program plus seven (7) years of engineering experience.

Must have seven (7) years of experience in each of the following:

  • Manage design efforts for design-only and EPC projects.
  • Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Distribution design software.
  • GIS.
  • Electrical distribution power flow.
  • Electrical engineering principles.
  • Power systems analysis, protection, control, and communication systems.
  • Electric distribution system design for the following: distribution transformers, overhead and underground conductors, switchgear, and protective devices.
  • Computer-aided design (CAD) software and drafting tools for developing system schematics, layouts, and construction plans.
  • Safety regulations and standards for electric distribution systems, including OSHA, NESC, and IEEE standards.
  • Project management tools and techniques for managing electric distribution projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.

Alternatively, the employer will also accept a Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Electrical Engineering, or a directly related field from an accredited program plus six (6) years of engineering experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree plus seven (7) years of described experience.

Must have six (6) years of experience in each of the following:

  • Manage design efforts for design-only and EPC projects.
  • Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Distribution design software.
  • GIS.
  • Electrical distribution power flow.
  • Electrical engineering principles.
  • Power systems analysis, protection, control, and communication systems.
  • Electric distribution system design for the following: distribution transformers, overhead and underground conductors, switchgear, and protective devices.
  • Computer-aided design (CAD) software and drafting tools for developing system schematics, layouts, and construction plans.
  • Safety regulations and standards for electric distribution systems, including OSHA, NESC, and IEEE standards.
  • Project management tools and techniques for managing electric distribution projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.

Telecommuting is allowed up to 30 days per year. Primarily Domestic travel up to 25% of the time is required based on project needs.

Qualified applicants please submit resume to www.burnsmcd.com/careers. Requisition ID [260794]. Employees may also refer a candidate to apply and be eligible for an award through Burns & McDonnell’s Employee Referral Program described in the company’s Policy Manual. EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

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

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Engineering

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 260794

Job Hire Type Experienced #T&D \IND-DNP\

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