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Assistant Special Systems Designer - Aviation & Federal (St Louis)

Burns & McDonnell

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Location
Saint Louis, MO
Schedule
Full-time
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Job overview

The Assistant Staff Special Systems Designer will support project teams in creating world‑class designs for airports, aviation facilities, and a variety of industrial, government and military projects, adapting special systems, technology and security plans to budget, design and client requirements.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CAD SoftwareLow‑Voltage SystemsTechnology SystemsSecurity SystemsAudio/Visual SystemsMicrosoft OfficeVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationProblem SolvingAnalytical SkillsLeadershipSelf‑Motivated

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GEDSpecialized CAD CertificationLegal Authorization to Work Permanently in Country

Full job description

Description

The Assistant Staff Special Systems Designer will assist on project teams to create world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on a variety of projects, including airports, aviation facilities, process, corporate, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government, and military facilities. The Assistant Staff Special Systems Designer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting special systems, technology, infrastructure, or security plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.

  • Assist in the design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.

  • Modify and assist with the production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: including airports, aviation facilities, process, corporate, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government, and military facilities.

  • Assist in the Design of special system, technology, and security components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.

  • Applies knowledge of commonly used special systems, technology, and security engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the professional engineering services industry.

  • Collaborate with senior team members (including engineers and designers) to develop drawings and documentation for Special Systems designs (including but not limited to low-voltage, technology, security and audio/visual systems).

  • Research and compile project-related data as required by the project managers. Compiles studies and reports. Assist with specification development.

  • Conduct research as necessary to complete designs for rapidly changing technologies.

  • Update drawings provided by senior engineers or designers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD-related software.

  • Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of airports, aviation facilities, process, corporate, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government, and military facilities.

  • Contribute to and/or facilitate project meetings.

  • Assist in performing field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED and course work in drafting technology required.

  • Specialized CAD certification preferred.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

  • Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

  • Demonstrated leadership skills.

  • Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field.

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e. without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Computer Aided Drafting & Design

Primary Location US-MO-Saint Louis

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 264135

Job Hire Type New Grad #LI-MH #A&F

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