Principal Technical Specialist

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.

Ranked a Top Workplace and ENR Top 500 Design Firm, we have built a reputation on outstanding client service, delivering resilient, life-protecting engineering solutions that take full advantage of new and evolving technologies. We are personally invested in helping our clients achieve their goals, successfully guiding them through the challenges of multifaceted projects using our no-surprises Burns Unique Client Experience.

We are currently seeking a Principal Technical Specialist to join our Rail & Transit team in Los Angeles, Ca.

Position Summary:

Performs technical oversight of identified engineering projects within a specific specialization or market sector with high levels of complexity. Formulates and guides the attempt to solve problems consisting of a high level of difficulty and marked importance to the organization. May be responsible for development of a niche a technical service. Is aware of the Company's goals and uses this knowledge to identify ways to advance the Company's ability to produce successful projects. Primary focus may be inclusive of high-profile clients or projects. Performs duties similiar to the Senior Project Engineer but for complex or specialized projects or for specific clients.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Coordinate project work with all engineering staff and consultants.
• Trouble-shoot and provide design and/or construction solutions.
• Applies advanced engineering techniques and analyses.
• Utilize thorough knowledge of current technology to select and apply appropriate engineering software for use on projects
• Perform complex engineering tasks and particularly important engineering work efficiently and accurately.
• Assist in recruiting, retaining and developing top industry talent.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and productive relationships with all employees, clients and other stakeholders.
• Individual investigations into complex technical problems.
• Quality control through project review at various stages throughout project design.
• Provides subject matter expertise to company clients on technical issues.
• Represents firm at technical conferences.
• Represents firm at client meetings.
• Assists in the performance management process by providing feedback to the Project Manager for performance evaluations
• Works with the Project Manager to determine technical staffing needs for the group.
• Assures financial and technical project success and maintains a high level of client satisfaction.

Key Requirements/Qualifications:

• Two or four year technical degree in applicable discipline plus a minimum of 12 years of applicable design experience in the design of similar projects.
• Working towards one or more certifications in specialization

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.