Senior Designer-Power & Utilities

About Burns

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

Facilities & Infrastructure Team

For more than 50 years we have built our reputation on outstanding client service. Ranked a Top Workplace and ENR Top 500 Design Firm we are personally invested in helping our clients achieve their goals sharing in their passions and successfully guiding them through the challenges of complex projects using our no surprises Burns Unique Client Experience.

We are currently seeking aSenior Designer to join ourPower & Utilitiesteam in Austin TX.

Summary:

The Senior Designeris responsible forcompleting non-routine design and project tasks of high complexity. This role involves the planning conceptualization and execution of complete projects across design disciplines.

The Senior Designer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative effective and compelling solutions that align with project goals and brand standards.

The Senior Designer will have a strong knowledge of multiple disciplines.

The Senior Designer will mentor early and mid-career level Designers.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Determineappropriate 2-Dor 3-D computer software to complete assigned design drawings for projects and teams of Engineers and Designers in the execution of such work.
• Perform non-routine assignments of substantial variety and are of high complexity.
• Coordinate design activities with other team members of other disciplines assigned to the same project.
• Coordinate designs among all engineering disciplines andidentifyconflicts between disciplines.
• Serve as the lead Designer on projects overseeing the work of other Designers to ensure consistency quality and adherence to deadlines.
• Develop complete drawing packages sketches and specificationsrequiredto deliver projects within a specific / or multiple discipline(s).
• Provide the design team with guidance and direction to ensure adherence to project schedules budgets quality review schedules and submission timelines.
• Partnerwith technical staff toassistin the development and standardization of design procedures and templates.
• Collaborate with Project Manager and technical staff to proactively address issues challenges and/or project changes.
• Coordinate the design activities with other disciplines attending design coordination meetings with team members and client representatives.
• Review designs prior to submission to ensure the project deliverables meetBurnsquality standards and client expectations.
• Communicate record changes to all disciplines and keep team members informed of details and schedules.
• Coordinate the contract documents with the construction teams.
• May be requested toassistin site inspections during construction stage asrequired.
• May be requested toassistin field data collection and/or field system verifications.
• Mentor early career Engineers Designers and Interns/Co-ops.
• Assistsin the studies and selection of equipment to fit the project design.
• Perform all tasks in compliance with Burns (and when applicable aclients) standards policies procedures and engineering codes.
• Perform all tasks efficiently accurately within the allotted project hours and complete tasks on or before the due date.
• Observe understandapplyandretainBurns technical policies procedures design analyses calculations engineeringmethodologyand codes and equipment selection criteria.
• Complete special duties as assigned.

Key Requirements/Qualifications:

Associatesdegree in engineering technology or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred. Minimum of 10 years of progressive drafting and design experience.â

Preferred Experience

• Proficiencyin working on multi-disciplinary engineering design projects of high complexity.â
• Proficiencyin design techniques tools and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications for at least one engineering discipline.â
• Strong working knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines.
• Successfullysolvinghighly complexdesign challenges.â
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.ââ
• Developing and enhancing design standards and quality.â
• Reviewing the overall project for quality assurance and standard compliance.â
• Strong technical and analytical skills including knowledge of principles.
• Strong knowledge of industry standard engineering software and toolsâ
• Ability to successfully work collaboratively in a team environmentâ
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.â

Why Join The Burns Team

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.

Applying To Burns

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 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

Required Experience:

Senior IC