Application & Software Technology Specialist - Oil, Gas & Chemical (Kansas City)

Description

Burns & McDonnell is a full-service, global AEC firm that excels at every step of project delivery. Our diverse service range gives our clients access to a uniquely broad talent pool of 10,000 professionals and enables us to help solve some of their most complex challenges. We’re able to seamlessly plan, design, permit, construct and manage projects with one mission in mind: making our clients successful.

Burns & McDonnell’s Oil, Gas & Chemical global practice is searching for an Applications & Software Technology Specialist in its Kansas City, MO headquarters office. Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned firm ranked numerous times on FORTUNE’s List of 100 Best Companies to Work For and voted as a Best Place to Work in cities across the United States.

The Applications Engineer will work with the global practice to develop and advance corporate software technology and tools. This position will work throughout the development and implementation process according to organization budget constraints and internal and external client needs.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize the following specialized applications and tools to assist GP management and project teams as described below:

• Microsoft Power Apps

• Power Automate

• Power BI

• Power Apps

• Power VA

• Microsoft SharePoint

• Microsoft Graph API and 3rd party data connectors

• SQL

• JSON

• Additional software tools as they become available or deemed useful

• Work with division management and project teams to evaluate existing business processes and workflows to propose, develop, and deploy new software solutions to stakeholders.

• Develop new software and technology to optimize business processes, workflows, and data management. Work directly with end-users to solicit feedback.

• Develop and publish business reports and dashboards with existing and new datasets.

• Develop training documentation and train personnel as required for newly developed applications and reports .

• Coordinate with division personnel and power users of GP design tools such as Smart Plant, Autodesk applications, and various engineering tools.

• Assist in configuring security and automation flow routines within applications.

• Assists with research and compiles project-related data as required by the project managers.

• Assist disciplines and different business units in developing software and technology to optimize business processes and deliverables, provide seamless integration, and improve data management.

• Apply basic knowledge of Burns & McDonnell Safety and Quality Control programs. Escalate risk related to compliance with company and customer policies.

• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, computer science, or related degree.

• Basic knowledge of software development and programming experience preferred.

• A minimum of 5 years of related experience is preferred. Consulting experience in the architectural, engineering and/or construction industries is preferred.

• Basic knowledge of software and hardware system architecture required.

• 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).

• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.

At Burns & McDonnell, you’ll have the opportunity to build your own success story, both personally and professionally. You will be empowered to build not just projects, but your career. With a vast array of service specialties and the tools to shape your destiny, you will find abundant options.

Entrepreneurial spirit drives us to explore big ideas and discover new opportunities. Our engineers, architects, planners, construction professionals, technologists and scientists take on some of the world’s toughest challenges with the industry’s best thinking. Our culture of employee ownership plays a vital role — each of us takes a stake in every project we touch, creating amazing results for our clients and communities. Collaboration leads to our clients’ success, which in turn leads to our company’s success. And that in turn leads to numerous awards and recognition, both for our projects and as a great place to work.

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

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Job Programming

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 240089

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DS #OGC