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Senior Project Engineer - Substation (Chicago)

Burns & McDonnell

Company : Burns & McDonnell

Location : Chicago, IL, 60290

Posted Date : 15 September 2025

Job Type : Contractor, Full Time

Category : Project Management

Occupation : Project Engineer

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Description
The Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for managing overall engineering design efforts for Design-only and/or Design-Build/EPC projects. Design-only projects will encompass engineering design work for traditional design-bid-build projects. Design-Build/EPC projects will encompass all design, procurement and construction management activities.

  • Prepare and manage overall engineering design efforts for Design-only and EPC projects.
  • Prepare and manage final engineering man-hour budgets.
  • Manage implementation of Quality Program for engineering designs.
  • Manage independent quality/completeness reviews of engineering deliverables.
  • Direct and manage field engineering services.
  • Manage engineering design schedule, budget and progress measurement functions with project controls teams.
  • Manage, prepare and submit client change orders.
  • Lead engineering preparation of subcontract plan and subcontractor bid and award packages.
  • Manage turnover and start-up plans.
  • Manage and expedite vendor and fabrication shop progress.
  • Manage preparation of and/or prepare monthly client status reports.
  • Manage meetings and review meetings status.
  • Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards
Description
The Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for managing overall engineering design efforts for Design-only and/or Design-Build/EPC projects. Design-only projects will encompass engineering design work for traditional design-bid-build projects. Design-Build/EPC projects will encompass all design, procurement and construction management activities.
  • Prepare and manage overall engineering design efforts for Design-only and EPC projects.
  • Prepare and manage final engineering man-hour budgets.
  • Manage implementation of Quality Program for engineering designs.
  • Manage independent quality/completeness reviews of engineering deliverables.
  • Direct and manage field engineering services.
  • Manage engineering design schedule, budget and progress measurement functions with project controls teams.
  • Manage, prepare and submit client change orders.
  • Lead engineering preparation of subcontract plan and subcontractor bid and award packages.
  • Manage turnover and start-up plans.
  • Manage and expedite vendor and fabrication shop progress.
  • Manage preparation of and/or prepare monthly client status reports.
  • Manage meetings and review meetings status.
  • Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications
  • Bachelor Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university and 7 years of direct project engineering experience managing design efforts for Design-only and EPC projects. Required
  • Expert knowledge in degreed engineering discipline. Basic knowledge in all other engineering disciplines.
  • Strong facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills.
  • Highly effective communicator with clear and concise writing and presentation skills.
  • High level of attention to detail.
  • Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Ability to develop and manage workplans, schedules and budgets.
  • Provide leadership to a diverse project teams will be preferred.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred
Compensation
$140, ,000.00 Yearly
The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.
Benefits
Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Engineering
Primary Location US-IL-Chicago
Other Locations United States
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID:
Job Hire Type Experienced #T&D

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Not Applicable

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Construction

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