Systems Engineering Specialist II

Burns Engineering, Inc.
United States, California, El Segundo
Jan 17, 2025
Description 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. 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 seeking a Systems Engineering Specialist II to join our Aviation Technology team in Los Angeles, CA. Position Summary: We are currently seeking a Systems Engineering Consultant engaging in the design, evaluation, and integration of special systems for transportation projects. The Systems Engineering Consultant performs existing system assessments, master plan development, gap analysis, system design and engineering, testing/commissioning, and project/program management. We evaluate existing conditions, plans, and designs making recommendations to improve outcomes in support of the client's objectives. We support multidisciplinary teams across multiple modes of transportation including aviation, rail and transit projects. Additional opportunities support to Education, Power, Transit and Hospital consulting and design projects. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Evaluation, engineering and design of electronic systems including access control, video surveillance, identify management, cybersecurity, networking, SCADA, lighting, solar collection, UPS, and electric power systems. Work closely with inter-disciplinary technical leaders . Assist in the successful technical and commercial delivery of projects. Review, analysis, and development of drawings detailing the systems designed. Perform system design calculations. Writing of reports and specifications. Research and evaluate new technologies. Assist management with proposal preparation and response. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES No supervisory responsibilities EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Bachelor's Degree 8+ years of relevant experience Sound knowledge and experience with 49CFR1542, TSA Checkpoint Design Guidelines, Recommended Security Guidelines for Airport Planning and Design and CBP Airport Technical Design Standards Knowledge of engineering fundamentals as they relate to building systems and site servicing Excellent interpersonal skills will be needed to develop and maintain effective relationships with clients, Architects, Engineers, Contractors and other team members Familiar and experienced in working with Microsoft Office products and Revit Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment and must be highly motivated, proactive and willing to take on new challenges Experience across a range of additional project types including high rise commercial, post-secondary education, convention centers, transportation, etc. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS PE and/or RCDD license preferred but not required. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)