Signals & Communications Engineering Specialist I

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.

Railroad & Transit Team

For more than 50 years we have helped the rail and transit industry implement proven time-tested and fail-safe systems. Ranked a Top Workplace and ENR Top 500 Design Firm we are fully invested in providing advanced adaptable systems that maximize the benefits of evolving technologies.We partner with rail and transit owners architects and contractors to help clients deliver a safe world-class passenger experience using our no-surprises Burns Unique Client Experience.

We are currently seeking a Signals & Communications Engineering Specialist I to join our strategic office inPittsburgh PA.

Position Summary:

The EngineeringSpecialist willbe responsible forperforming technical engineering tasks technical studies and investigations and designs on assigned projects.âThe EngineeringSpecialist will be mentored by senior level engineering staff will work with more autonomy and will complete engineering tasks of moderate complexity.âââ

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Complete discipline specific engineering for systems and designs of moderate complexity.ââ

• Sign and seal engineering drawings.ââ

• Assistin developing design approaches and concepts on projects with moderate complexity.â Consult with senior technical staff when needed.â

• Assistin the development of proposals and presentations to clients.â

• Perform specific engineering studies and design analysesandassistthe Project Manager inestablishingbudgets costestimatesand project schedules.ââ

• Review drawings RFIs andrecords ofchanges and communicate directly with supplierscontractorsand client representatives asrequired.â Consult with senior technical staff when needed.â

• Perform on-site surveys and inspections during design and construction stages and issue written reports noting deficiencies.â Consult with senior technical staff when needed.â

• Assistin the coordination of project designs with other disciplines and teams.ââ

• Attendclient and/or project meetings whenrequested.ââ

• Write technical specifications with oversight from senior technical staff.â

• Assist Project Manager with the delegation collaboration and review of project work tasks of CAD Operators CAD Technicians Designers Co-Ops Interns Engineering Design Associates and Engineering Associates.âââ

• Mayleaddevelopment ofdesign approaches and concepts on projects of low complexity.â Consult with senior technical staff when needed.ââ

• Perform all tasks in compliance with Burns (and when applicable aclients) standards policies procedures and engineering codes.ââ

• Perform all tasks efficiently accurately within the allotted project hours and complete tasks on or before the due date.âââ

• Observe understandapplyandretainBurns technical policies procedures design analyses calculations engineeringmethodologyand codes and equipment selection criteria of low to moderate complexity.â

• Complete specialtasks asassigned

Key Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of progressive discipline specific engineering experience is preferred

Education & Certifications

• Bachelors degree (B.S.) in Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university or a combination of relevant education and equivalent engineering experience.â

Preferred Experience

• Progressive engineering experience working on tasks of moderate complexity.â

• Strong knowledge in the use of engineering design software such as AutoCAD orRevitand other specialized design software asrequired.â

• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to solve problems of moderate complexity with minimum supervision from leaders or management.â

• Progressive ability to perform technical calculations.â

• Ability to research and interpret engineering discipline codes and standards.â

• Ability to multi-task organize and prioritize workâ

• Ability to prioritize tasks work on multipleassignmentsand manage changing assignments in a team environment.â

• Proactive good communicator (oral and written) and strong analytical and problem-solving skills to trouble shoot and assess key issues to address.â

• Ability to collaborate buildrelationshipsand work effectively with a team.â

• Previousexperience in consulting is highly preferred.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 an 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:

IC