Senior Designer - power & Utilities

Senior Designer-Power & Utilities

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

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 a Senior Designer to join our Power & Utilities team in Austin, TX.

Summary:

The Senior Designer is responsible for completing 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:

• Determine appropriate 2-D or 3-D computer software to complete assigned design drawings for projects.
• Perform non-routine assignments of substantial variety and are of high complexity.
• Coordinate design activities with other team members.
• Coordinate designs among all engineering disciplines and identify conflicts between disciplines.
• Serve as the lead Designer on projects, overseeing the work of other Designers.
• Develop complete drawing packages, sketches, and specifications required to deliver projects.
• Provide the design team with guidance and direction to ensure adherence to project schedules.
• Partner with technical staff to assist in the development and standardization of design procedures.
• Collaborate with Project Manager and technical staff to proactively address issues.
• Coordinate the design activities with other disciplines.
• Review designs prior to submission to ensure the project deliverables meet Burns quality standards.
• Communicate record changes to all disciplines and keep team members informed.
• Coordinate the contract documents with the construction teams.
• May be requested to assist in site inspections.
• May be requested to assist in field data collection.
• Mentor early career Engineers, Designers, and Interns/Co-ops.
• Assists in the studies and selection of equipment.
• Perform all tasks in compliance with Burns standards.
• Perform all tasks efficiently, accurately, and on time.
• Observe, understand, apply, and retain Burns technical policies.
• Complete special duties as assigned.

Key Requirements/Qualifications:

Associate's degree in engineering technology or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred. Minimum of 10+ years of progressive drafting and design experience.

Preferred Experience:

• Proficiency in working on multi-disciplinary engineering design projects of high complexity.
• Proficiency in design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications.
• Strong working knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines.
• Successfully solving highly complex design challenges.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.
• Developing and enhancing design standards and quality.
• Reviewing the overall project for quality assurance and standard compliance.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Strong knowledge of industry standard engineering software and tools.
• Ability to successfully work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Why Join The Burns Team:

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 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 to be considered for a specific opportunity. Individuals needing assistance to apply for an open opportunity should contact the Human Resources Department at hrdepartment@burns-group.com.

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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