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 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

Desired Certifications: ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP), ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP), Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM), or Project Management Professional (PMP), ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

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Systems Engineering Specialist