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Senior Project Engineer - NIA

Burns & McDonnell
Madison, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/12/2026
Description

The Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for managing overall engineering design efforts for Design-only and/or Design-Build/EPC projects. Design-only projects will encompass engineering design work for traditional design-bid-build projects. Design-Build/EPC projects will encompass all design, procurement, and construction management activities.

  • Manage overall engineering design efforts for Design-only and EPC projects.
  • Prepare and manage final engineering man-hour budgets.
  • Manage the 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, subcontractor bid, and award packages.
  • Manage turnover and start-up plans.
  • Manage and expedite vendor and fabrication shop progress.
  • Manage the preparation of and/or prepare monthly client status reports.
  • Manage meetings and review meeting status.
  • Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university and 7 years of direct project engineering experience managing design efforts for Design-only and EPC projects required.
  • Expert knowledge in a degree-earned engineering discipline. Basic knowledge in all other engineering disciplines.
  • Strong facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Highly effective communicator with clear and concise writing and presentation skills.
  • High level of attention to detail.
  • Proficient computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Ability to develop and manage work plans, schedules, and budgets.
  • Provide leadership to diverse project teams will be preferred.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

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

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Job Engineering

Primary Location US-WI-Madison

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time

Req ID: 261582

Job Hire Type Experienced #T&D

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