Assistant Mechanical Engineer- Mission Critical (London)

Burns & Mcdonnell

The Role

Overview

Assist senior engineers with mechanical design and project support across various facilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • cad drafting
  • mechanical design
  • drawing review
  • client presentations
  • field inspections
  • data research

Tasks

-Complies with all policies and standards. -Assists with research and compiles project related data as required by the project managers. -Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities. -Assists in designing mechanical components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers. -Assists in the mechanical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion. -Assists with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software. -Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities. -Assists in performing field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.

Requirements

  • mechanical degree
  • autocad
  • revit
  • hvac
  • communication
  • leadership

What You Bring

-Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an accredited program required -Excellent written and verbal communication skills. -Demonstrated leadership skills. -Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills. -Basic knowledge in standard mechanical engineering techniques, principles and procedures. -Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills. -Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite) -Basic computer skills include AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), 3D Rendering Programs, hydraulic analysis, and HVAC analysis programs. -Applies basic knowledge of commonly used mechanical engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the mechanical engineering services industry. -Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.

The Company

About Burns & Mcdonnell

-The firm grew steadily from municipal roots, evolving into a global design‑build leader with integrated engineering, architecture, and construction services. -Headquartered in Kansas City, it has expanded its operations to more than 75 offices worldwide, including locations in the US, Canada, UK, UAE, India, and the Middle East. -It specializes in sectors such as water, power, transportation, aviation, manufacturing, and oil & gas, undertaking projects ranging from airports to chemical facilities. -Its full‑service model encompasses consulting, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, ensuring seamless project delivery from concept to operation. -The company is 100% employee‑owned, following a significant employee buyout in the 1980s that redefined its trajectory.

Sector Specialisms

Aviation

Commercial, Retail & Institutional

Environmental

Government & Military

Manufacturing & Industrial

Mining & Minerals

Oil, Gas & Chemicals

Power

Telecommunications

Transportation

Water

Buildings

Electrical Transmission & Distribution

Electric Power Generation

Industrial, Manufacturing & Optimization

Mining Infrastructure

Federal & Military