Mechanical Design Associate

Burns is a nationally respected provider of specialized engineering services, bringing highly-technical, sought-after engineering expertise to complex transportation and critical infrastructure projects.

We are currently seeking an Mechanical
Design
Associate to join our Railroad & Transit team in Philadelphia, Pa.

Under direct supervision of the project manager and at direction of ranking technical staff, assists in the preparation of designs, project layouts and contract documents in accordance with company design standards and client requirements. Assists the project team in the production of projects on time, within budget, and of high technical quality by performing the following duties.

• With the support and over sight of the senior technical staff designs and specifies equipment, facilities, components, and systems for the aviation, transit and commercial, industries.
• Assists the design team in the coordination of project designs with other disciplines.
• Learns and participates in the execution of specific engineering and design analyses.
• Accompanies senior technical staff in performing on-site inspections during construction.
• Learns how to communicate design requirements with contractors and equipment suppliers.
• Assists activities to ensure that construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications and customer requirements.
• Demonstrates aptitude for learning company technical policies and procedures during the execution of projects for clients.
• Actively participates in professional organizations where the technical reputation and image of the firm may be enhanced.
• Uses computer assisted design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
• Performs work in the time frame and budget allotted.

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from a four-year college or university accredited engineering program
• 0-2 years of related experience training (Co-op/Internship) ; or equivalent combination of education and experience

E.I.T. or ability to obtain E.I.T. within two years of hire is required at this level.

Recently voted a Top Workplace by , we credit our strength as an organization to our talented, driven, vibrant team. Burns is an ENR Top 500 Firm and has been named a MEP Giant by Consulting-Specifying Engineer Magazine, as well as a Hot Firm by Zweig. We are industry experts, proven leaders, innovative thinkers, and team players. We put our clients’ successes and best interests first, because their success is our success.

We have fun at work because we love making a difference in the world. We are looking for high-energy, bright, collaborative individuals who want the opportunity to “write their own story” with us.

As a member of our team, you will enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package. Interested, qualified candidates must apply on the Burns’ career site at  to be considered for a specific opportunity. Individuals needing assistance to apply for an open opportunity should contact the Human Resources Department at  .

At Burns Engineering, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Burns believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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