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Senior Mechanical Fueling Engineer - Aviation & Federal (Minneapolis)

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SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationUS-MN-Minneapolis/St Paul
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience7+ yrs
DepartmentEngineering
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live3d ago
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7 or more years of experience in fueling systems or other related industrial-type systems
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 7 years of mechanical engineering experience
Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 6 years of mechanical engineering experience
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
Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects
Experience in design and construction in Commercial or Military Fuel Systems, Oil & Gas, Water/Wastewater, or Industrial Systems
EPC project experience preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred
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
Ability to travel
Skills
Microsoft Office
P&IDs
hydraulic modeling
stress analysis
Benefits
Employee ownership
About the company
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.
About the role
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.
Requirements
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.
Nice to have
Experience in the following areas would be of high value:
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Airport fuel receipt, storage, and distribution facilities
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Jet fuel hydrant distribution systems
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Pipeline and transport truck fuel receipt systems
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Jet fuel storage tanks
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Into-hydrant pumping and filtration systems
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Refueler truck loading positions
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Aircraft hydrant fuel systems
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Single and double-wall fuel piping
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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
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Creation of P&IDs and mechanical system control arrangements
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Layout of equipment pad and valve manifolds
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Piping system hydraulic modeling
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Piping system stress analysis
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Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 7 years of mechanical engineering experience.
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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.
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Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 6 years of mechanical engineering experience required.
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EPC project experience preferred.
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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).
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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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.
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Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
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Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
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Ability to travel.
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Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.
Legal
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Burns & McDonnell is making the world a better place every day. When we take on some of the world’s toughest challenges, we’re putting the industry’s best thinking to work, striving to create amazing success for our clients and amazing careers for our employee-owners. Our staff of more than 7,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants and business professionals is constantly growing.
We have offices and projects across the U.S. and around the globe. We are proud to rank among FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our culture, powered by 100% employee ownership, plays a major role in getting us there. Each employee brings a high level of commitment to every project. Clients have shown their appreciation of this dedication, rewarding us with a 90% repeat business rate and decades-long partnerships. That’s pretty cool for a firm that started as a small engineering consulting shop back in 1898.
At Burns & McDonnell, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference while fulfilling your personal and professional ambitions. Our entrepreneurial culture lets you guide your destiny and shape the path your career travels. And with hundreds of service specialties, your career and development options are endless.
Are you ready to create amazing?
Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans