Senior Plumbing Engineer - Mission Critical (Fort Worth and Dallas)
Burns & Mcdonnell
Lead plumbing design and engineering for mission‑critical data center and other projects.
16 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Fort Worth, TX
Office Full-Time
Company Size
13,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction Services
Project Management
Consulting
Architecture
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Aviation
Commercial, Retail & Institutional
Environmental
Government & Military
Manufacturing & Industrial
Mining & Minerals
Oil, Gas & Chemicals
Power
Role
What you would be doing
bid preparation
qa/qc drawings
field inspections
technical reporting
cost estimation
project planning
- Prepare plumbing equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
- Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
- Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software. These task include but are not limited to performing a QA/QC on all plumbing system production drawings, scheduled equipment and specifications.
- Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
- Leads field inspections, installation, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
- Responsible for QA/QC process adherence and documentation.
- Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
- Apply expert knowledge of industry standard plumbing practices, principle, codes and procedures within the MEP AE services industry.
- Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of plumbing systems.
- Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
- Review plumbing equipment vendor drawings; data interface with suppliers, clients other engineering disciplines, detailers, designers.
- Lead plumbing engineering of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion providing a turnkey efficient process.
- Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders.
- Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the plumbing engineering practice. Mentor plumbing staff team members while advocating their professional development and growth. This includes stateside and international team members.
- Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
- Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
- Participate in sales and marketing efforts to identify key pursuits.
- Use experienced relationships with local vendors and contractors to put together and schedule lunch and learn opportunities for all team members.
What you bring
pe license
cpd certification
bachelor mechanical
7 years
epc experience
plumbing codes
- Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
- EPC project experience preferred.
- Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. 7 years plumbing engineering experience. Required o
- Ability to meet project needs and requirements set forth by our client and the project management team.
- Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program. 7 years plumbing engineering experience. Required or
- Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of plumbing equipment design codes (ASPE, IPC, UPC). Strong computer skills. (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
- Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 6 years mechanical engineering experience. Required
- Applys knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard design solutions.
- Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
- Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred.
- Certified in Plumbing Design (CPD) certification preferred.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
- Flexible schedule to travel locally and across the country.
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Overview
1898 Founded
Year of Establishment
The company was established in 1898 by two Stanford engineers to address early city water and sewer challenges in Kansas.
$7 Billion
Annual Revenue
By 2023, the company achieved $7 billion in revenue, managing nearly 19,000 projects across various industries.
#1 Ranked
ENR Ranking
The company is ranked #1 in data-center and power engineering by ENR, highlighting its leadership in mission-critical infrastructure.
- 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.
- We are committed to delivering an exceptional client experience by upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and integrity.
- We foster a culture of collaboration, where teamwork and communication drive results.
- We are passionate about providing innovative solutions to our clients' challenges.
- We value continuous improvement and hold ourselves accountable for the success of our projects.
- We believe in a work environment where employees can thrive personally and professionally.
- We are dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work.
Net Zero by 2050
Emissions Target
Committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
50% Reduction by 2030
Emissions Goal
Aims to reduce Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions.
17% Emissions Reduction
Achievement in 2022
Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to baseline levels.
- Actively involved in designing and implementing renewable energy projects to help clients achieve their sustainability goals.
- Offers energy-efficient solutions that reduce emissions and operational costs for clients.
25% by 2030
Target for women in technical roles
The company aims to increase the percentage of women in technical roles.
25% workforce
Women representation
The workforce currently comprises 25% women.
- Committed to creating an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered.
- Has a comprehensive mentorship program aimed at increasing leadership representation of underrepresented groups.
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