Senior Mechanical Engineer - Food & Beverage HVAC, Plumbing, Process Utilities (Kansas City)
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LocationUS-MO-Kansas City
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience6+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live3d ago
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Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years mechanical engineering experience
Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 6 years 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
Ability to travel
EPC project experience
Professional Engineer (PE) License
Strong knowledge of current design codes (i.e., ASHRAE, ASME, ANSI, PIP, IBC, IMC)
Some familiarity with sanitary design, including 3A standards and cGMP
Some familiarity of USDA requirements
Strong familiarity of HVAC and plumbing/piping materials and equipment
Strong familiarity with Revit (strongly preferred)
Familiarity with Navisworks, AutoCAD, CAESAR II, & Bluebeam PDF Markup Tool
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Revit
Navisworks
AutoCAD
CAESAR II
Bluebeam PDF Markup Tool
About the role
The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for overseeing the discipline at a project level and managing the project discipline budget on simple to complex projects. Project work can include alterations and redevelopment on a variety of project types - process, industrial, and manufacturing facilities. The Senior Mechanical Engineer coordinates with internal and external parties, manages multiple complex tasks, establishes priorities, and coordinates with others. The senior mechanical engineer may work independently or at the direction of the project manager or department manager. The Senior Mechanical Engineer collaborates with designers and engineering support staff (both domestic and international) to meet client expectations and project goals.
Responsibilities
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Lead mechanical facility design from conceptual phase through design completion. Types of facilities include, but are not limited to, industrial food & beverage and consumer products facilities and the supporting office spaces.
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Lead mechanical facility design for project phase-specific deliverables, which include, but are not limited to: airflow diagrams, HVAC zoning plan, pressurization map, HVAC and process utility sequence of operations, process utility summaries, piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), equipment list, line list, instrument list, tie-point list, HVAC layout drawings, plumbing layout drawings, demolition drawings, general arrangements, permit-required drawings, and piping design.
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Perform on-site utility audits for systems including, but not limited to: natural gas, domestic cold/hot water, compressed gas, glycol, steam, process/sanitary/storm plumbing, and HVAC.
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Prepare mechanical and packaged equipment/instrumentation/piping specifications and data sheets, request for qualifications (RFQs), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
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Review vendor drawings and provide data interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, detailers, and designers.
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Coordinate and support construction management to develop subcontractor packages (i.e., millwrights/equipment setters, piping, insulation, field-fabricated equipment).
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Provide field support, including inspection, installation supervision, commissioning support, and startup assistance on critical equipment.
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Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
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Conduct studies and evaluations for projects in early development.
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Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers, and contractors, and develop new business opportunities. Ensure that customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
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Participate in sales and marketing efforts, and identify key pursuits.
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Support the development of project schedule, scope, budget, labor-hour buildups, staffing, and construction planning.
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Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance and effectively manage the discipline’s change orders.
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Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the mechanical engineering team. Mentor and guide junior engineers.
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Adhere to QA/QC process.
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Communicate effectively with other engineering disciplines (i.e., civil. structural, architectural, electrical, controls, design).
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Comply with company and site safety policies.
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Perform all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
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Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years mechanical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.
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Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 6 years mechanical engineering experience. 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.
Nice to have
Preferred:
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Strong knowledge of current design codes (i.e., ASHRAE, ASME, ANSI, PIP, IBC, IMC).
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Some familiarity with sanitary design, including 3A standards and cGMP. · Some familiarity of USDA requirements.
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Strong familiarity of HVAC and plumbing/piping materials and equipment preferred.
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Strong computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office suite). Strong familiarity with Revit (strongly preferred), Navisworks, AutoCAD, CAESAR II, & Bluebeam PDF Markup Tool.
About the company
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
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