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 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, 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 and identify conflicts 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 specifications required to 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.
• Partner with technical staff to assist in 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 meet Burns quality 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 to assist in site inspections during construction stage as required.
• May be requested to assist in field data collection and / or field system verifications.
• Mentor early career Engineers, Designers, and Interns / Co-ops.
• Assists in the studies and selection of equipment to fit the project design.
• 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.
• 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

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 at www.burns-group.com 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.

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