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Senior Project Engineer (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell
full-time
Kansas City, MO
Posted 10/22/2026

Job Description

Description

Brief Overview:

The Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for managing overall engineering design efforts for Design-only and/or Design-Build/EPC projects in the Natural Gas Industry. 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.

Industry:

The Senior Project Engineer role is for a qualified individual passionate about working in the Natural Gas Industry. This individual will lead a team of engineers to design natural gas facilities, including Compressor Stations, Natural Gas Pipelines, Meter Stations, Biogas-to-RNG Plants, and other pipeline facilities.

What you will do:

  • Manage overall engineering design efforts for Design-only and EPC projects.

  • Prepare and manage final engineering man-hour budgets.

  • Manage the 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, subcontractor bid, and award packages.

  • Manage turnover and start-up plans.

  • Manage and expedite progress for vendors and fabrication shops.

  • Manage the preparation of and/or prepare monthly client status reports.

  • Manage meetings both internally and externally (clients and vendors) and review meeting status.

  • Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's 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 work plans, schedules, and budgets.

  • Provide leadership to diverse project teams will be preferred.

  • Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred

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-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time

Req ID: 262256

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D

About the job

Job Type

full-time

Location

Kansas City, MO

Category

Project Management

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