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 Systems Engineering Specialist to join our healthcare team in Fort Worth-Dallas, TX 

Position Summary:

Performs a variety of specializing paraprofessional engineering and technical duties including designs, project layouts and contract documents in accordance with company design standards and client requirements under supervision of the Project Manager, Senior Engineers. Maintains and enhances reputation for individual and firm as a recognized industry expert in specialization.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Provides the technical support to professional staff and direction to design team members assigned to the same projects and discipline

Assists in the development of all drawings, sketches and specifications required to complete a project design in a particular discipline

Assists in the creation and development of system designs for assigned projects

Assists Project Managers and Senior Engineering Specialist with coordination of the design with other disciplines, attends design coordination meetings with members and client representatives.

Reviews electronically generated drawing with accuracy, neatness and speed, maintaining high quality and uniform standards of lines and lettering.

Informs the Project Manager and Engineer of technical challenges and any design work beyond his or her capabilities

Studies and selects of equipment to fit the project design

Ensures the company, client and industry standards and technical policies and procedures are practiced during the execution of projects for clients

Reviews shop drawings, record changes and keeps all disciplines informed of details and schedules

Communicates design requirements and answers questions from contractors and suppliers during the bid or construction phases and maintains records of communications.

Supervises field data collections and/or field system verifications

Coordinates the contract documents with the construction administrators and performs on-site inspections during construction as required

Reviews project specification to fit project requirements

Performs specific engineering studies and design analyses and assists the Project Manager and Senior Engineering Specialist in establishing budgets, cost estimates and project schedules

Assists in the supervision of other designers and drafters assigned to a project

Participates in the development of marketing strategies, assists in the development of proposals and the presentation of qualifications to clients on projects related to specialization

Develops and fosters associations and memberships with appropriate technical groups and industry resources to promote the professional image and reputation of the firm

Participates in technical articles, presents technical papers and training seminars to appropriate technical groups to promote the professional image and reputation of the firm Represents the firm to clients and other outside groups where the technical reputation and/or professional image of the firm are of paramount importance

Key Requirements/Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or two to four year technical degree in applicable discipline

12+  years of Infrastructure Design and Engineering (in & outside), BIM/CAD, spec writing 

Healthcare project 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.  

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