Burns Engineering

Engineering services for critical infrastructure

Engineering Specialist - Solar, BESS

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePhiladelphia, PA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university, or a combination of relevant education and equivalent engineering experience.
A minimum of 2 years of progressive discipline-specific engineering experience is preferred.
Progressive engineering experience working on tasks of moderate complexity is preferred.
Strong knowledge of engineering design software such as AutoCAD or Revit and other specialized design software as required is preferred.
The ability to solve problems of moderate complexity with minimal supervision is preferred.
Progressive ability to perform technical calculations is preferred.
The ability to research and interpret engineering discipline codes and standards is preferred.
The ability to multitask, organize, and prioritize work is preferred.
The ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage changing assignments in a team environment is preferred.
Previous consulting experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete discipline-specific engineering for systems and designs of moderate complexity.
Sign and seal engineering drawings.
Assist in developing design approaches and concepts for projects of moderate complexity, consulting with senior technical staff when needed.
Assist in developing proposals and presentations for clients.
Perform engineering studies and design analyses, and assist the project manager in establishing budgets, cost estimates, and project schedules.
Review drawings, requests for information, and records of changes; communicate directly with suppliers, contractors, and client representatives as required, consulting with senior technical staff when needed.
Perform on-site surveys and inspections during design and construction, and issue written reports noting deficiencies, consulting with senior technical staff when needed.
Assist in coordinating project designs with other disciplines and teams.
Attend client or project meetings when requested.
Write technical specifications with oversight from senior technical staff.
Assist the project manager with delegating, collaborating on, and reviewing project work tasks for CAD operators, CAD technicians, designers, co-ops, interns, engineering design associates, and engineering associates.
May lead development of design approaches and concepts on projects of low complexity, consulting with senior technical staff when needed.
Perform tasks in compliance with Burns and, when applicable, client standards, policies, procedures, and engineering codes.
Complete tasks efficiently and accurately within allotted project hours and on or before due dates.
Observe, understand, apply, and retain Burns technical policies, procedures, design analyses, calculations, engineering methodology and codes, and equipment selection criteria of low to moderate complexity.
Complete special tasks as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Proactive oral and written communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and assess key issues are preferred.
The ability to collaborate, build relationships, and work effectively with a team is preferred.

About Burns:

Burns Engineering provides professional engineering design and project management services for transportation, facilities, and infrastructure projects. We help our clients attain their strategic goals and initiatives through successful large-scale infrastructure projects. Burns’ full-service capabilities include mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, transportation, and energy consulting engineering.

Recently voted a Top Workplace by Philly.com, 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.

SUMMARY
The Engineering Specialist will be responsible for performing technical engineering tasks, technical studies and investigations, and designs on assigned solar projects, while also supporting both small and large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) initiatives.

The Engineering Specialist will be mentored by senior level engineering staff, will work with more autonomy, and will complete engineering tasks of moderate complexity.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Complete discipline specific engineering for systems and designs of moderate complexity.
Sign and seal engineering drawings.
Assist in developing design approaches and concepts on projects with moderate complexity. Consult with senior
technical staff when needed.
Assist in the development of proposals and presentations to clients.
Perform specific engineering studies and design analyses and assist the Project Manager in establishing budgets,
cost estimates, and project schedules.
Review drawings, RFIs, and records of changes and communicate directly with suppliers, contractors, and client
representatives as required. Consult with senior technical staff when needed.
Perform on-site surveys and inspections during design and construction stages and issue written reports noting
deficiencies. Consult with senior technical staff when needed.
Assist in the coordination of project designs with other disciplines and teams.
Attend client and/or project meetings when requested.
Write technical specifications with oversight from senior technical staff.
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.
May lead development of design approaches and concepts on projects of low complexity. Consult with senior
technical staff when needed.
Perform all tasks in compliance with Burns (and, when applicable, a client’s) 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, understand, apply and retain Burns technical policies, procedures, design analyses, calculations,
engineering methodology and codes, and equipment selection criteria of low to moderate complexity.
Complete special tasks as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONISBILTIES
No formal supervisory responsibilities. Under the oversight of the Project Manager, the Engineering Specialist may
provide direction to CAD Operators, CAD Technicians, Designers, Co-Ops, Interns, Engineering Design Associates, and
Engineering Associates.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university, or a combination of relevant
education and equivalent engineering experience.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of 2 years of progressive discipline specific engineering experience is preferred.

CERTIFICATION OR LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
N/A

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Progressive engineering experience working on tasks of moderate complexity.
Strong knowledge in the use of engineering design software such as AutoCAD or Revit and other specialized
design software as required.
Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to solve problems of moderate complexity with minimum
supervision from leaders or management.
Progressive ability to perform technical calculations.
Ability to research and interpret engineering discipline codes and standards.
Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work
Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments and manage changing assignments in a team
environment.
Proactive, good communicator (oral and written), and strong analytical and problem-solving skills to trouble
shoot and assess key issues to address.
Ability to collaborate, build relationships and work effectively with a team.
Previous experience in consulting is highly preferred.

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About the Company

Burns Engineering

Engineering services for critical infrastructure

Burns Engineering is a Philadelphia-based engineering services firm that provides technical design, consulting, and construction-management support for complex infrastructure projects across aviation, rail and transit, healthcare, and other critical sectors. It delivers electrical, mechanical, and technology systems engineering with a focus on modernization and new-build infrastructure for government, military, and private clients through consulting and project management. The firm offers specialized capabilities in district energy systems, resilient power and microgrids, zero-emission mobility, and high-performance building design. Its growth since 1960, ENR Top 500 recognition, notable projects, and strategic investment from OceanSound Partners show its role as a trusted partner for upgrading and expanding critical infrastructure.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Philadelphia, PA
Founded: 1960

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