Burns McDonnell is a company comprised of more than 14,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants, and entrepreneurs with offices across the country and throughout the world. Burns McDonnell’s Mission Critical team was ranked #2 by the ENR in 2023. We have exciting opportunities for those interested in growing their careers in one of the most fast-paced, innovative sectors of high-tech building design and construction. Project focus would be mission-critical data center projects. This opportunity hires directly into our Mission Critical team and into a multibillion-dollar industry that is growing exponentially. Data Centers are an aggressive market for Burns McDonnell and are highlighted by several priority articles on our site. Mission Critical is an international practice for Burns McDonnell involving exciting, collaborative work across many departments.

The Staff Plumbing Engineer will work on project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government and military facilities. The Staff Plumbing Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting plumbing plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.

What you will do

Perform plumbing design of projects from the conceptual phase through construction administration efforts.Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.Design plumbing systems for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.Apply experienced discipline knowledge of industry standard plumbing engineering/design practices, principles, codes, and procedures within the MEP AE services industry.Research and compile project related data as required by the project managers.Participate in cross discipline coordination and internal meetings.Update project construction documentation provided by senior engineers. Coordinate and verify corrections are made across platform of CAD related software.Compiles information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.Performs field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.