Assistant Mechanical Engineer
Burns & McDonnell
Kansas City, MOFresher3h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- BudgetingCADMicrosoft OfficeAutoCADRevit
- Work
- On-site in Kansas City
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- CAD56%Microsoft Office28%AutoCAD22%Budgeting6%of 140 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 8, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Assistant Mechanical Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams in creating world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments across a variety of facilities. The role involves working with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting mechanical plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Assists in the mechanical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
- Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects.
- Assists in designing mechanical components for project needs and requirements.
- Applies basic knowledge of commonly used mechanical engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures.
- Assists with research and compiles project-related data.
- Assists with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
- Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration.
- Assists in performing field inspections, measurements, or calculations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Basic knowledge in standard mechanical engineering techniques, principles, and procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
- Proficient computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
- Basic computer skills include AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), 3D Rendering Programs, hydraulic analysis, and HVAC analysis programs.
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from a recognized, accredited program required.
- Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
- ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
- Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
- Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.
- Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country where this position is located.