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Do workers at Burns & McDonnell get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
47% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Does Burns & McDonnell pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
34% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

At Burns & McDonnell, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
71% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

Is the health insurance from Burns & McDonnell affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and May 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Burns & McDonnell?

Most people get paid time off work.
85% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Only some people find out their schedule four weeks ahead of time.
  • 45% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 9% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 9% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 36% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and December 2025.

Do workers at Burns & McDonnell worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
97% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do Burns & McDonnell workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
73% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and December 2025.

How easy is it for Burns & McDonnell workers to change shifts?

Most people find it easy to change shifts.
95% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at Burns & McDonnell?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
90% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do Burns & McDonnell managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
100% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do jobs at Burns & McDonnell spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
28% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Burns & McDonnell?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
89% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Is a Burns & McDonnell job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
78% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Is working at Burns & McDonnell good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
86% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at Burns & McDonnell feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
85% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at Burns & McDonnell get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
91% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Burns & McDonnell?

Some people feel stressed here.
64% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at Burns & McDonnell enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
83% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at Burns & McDonnell recommend working with their team?

Most people recommend working with their team.
70% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Burns & McDonnell?

Most people got enough training when they started.
70% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Burns & McDonnell?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 78% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people think Burns & McDonnell’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters understands what’s happening where they work.
55% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Burns & McDonnell is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
79% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

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Staff Fire Protection Engineer - Mission Critical (Columbus)

Burns & McDonnell

Columbus, OH • On-site

$80K - $108K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Re-posted yesterday

Burns & McDonnell rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 50 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

3rd of 80 rated construction

Job description

Description
The Staff Fire Protection Engineer will perform the design work on multi-discipline projects and prepare comprehensive fire protection packages including fire suppression, fire alarm, smoke management, and life safety. This position will work on various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.
  • Design, specify, and provide multi-discipline coordination of the following fire protection systems: Wet-pipe, dry-pipe, pre-action, deluge, and foam/water fire suppression systems. Fire water supply infrastructure including fire water storage tanks, fire pumps, underground and aboveground distribution piping and associated appurtenances. Outdoor fire suppression systems including monitors, spray systems, and exposure protection systems. Addressable and non-addressable voice evacuation fire alarm systems including initiation devices, supervision devices, and audible and visual notification appliances. Releasing systems for pre-action, foam/water, and clean agent systems.
  • Perform fire protection calculations including the hydraulic analysis of fire water supply and demand, battery calculations, and voltage drop calculations.
  • Evaluate building and life safety requirements including building area and height limitations, building construction types, fire resistive assemblies and opening protections, occupancy classifications, hazards, building egress, and active and passive smoke management systems.
  • Provide construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, the review of contractor shop drawings and calculations, field inspections, and testing of fire protection systems.
  • Perform site evaluations and document existing fire protection systems.
  • Prepare project budgets and cost estimates.
  • Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
  • Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 3 years of fire protection engineering experience. Required or.
  • Bachelor Degree in Fire Protection or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. and 3 years of fire protection engineering experience. Required or.
  • Master Degree in Fire Protection Engineering and 2 years of fire protection engineering experience. Required.
  • Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Strong knowledge of building codes, fire codes, NFPA standards, FM Global datasheets, military standards, and refinery/industrial API guidelines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment, and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
  • Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain access authorization to facilities and data of existing and potential clients, including, but not limited to DOE, aerospace, military, food and consumer product manufacturers, pharmaceutical, laboratories, and others necessary to perform work.
  • Engineers in Training-EIT Certification Preferred.
  • NICET certification in Water-Based System Layout (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) Preferred or.
  • NICET certification in Fire Alarm Systems (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) Preferred or.
  • NICET certification in Special Hazard Systems (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) Preferred.

Benefits
Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Fire Protection Engineer
Primary Location US-OH-Columbus
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 241948
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-EH #GFS

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Burns & McDonnell assists clients of all sizes and industries by providing extensive physical services ranging from assessments, integrated security solutions, and large security architecture designs. Services we typically provide include security and safety system design, threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments, security surveys, security master planning, compliance to federal security programs, independent validation and verification of integrated security system operations, management of installation and maintenance, and staff augmentation to develop and implement facility management and protection processes.

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1898

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