Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Associate Observability Engineer to enhance our IT infrastructure's monitoring and reliability. In this role, you'll collaborate with teams to implement observability tools and practices, ensuring optimal system performance in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Burns & McDonnell, a leading engineering and construction firm, is expanding its IT team with an exciting opportunity for an Associate Observability Engineer in Kansas City. As part of our Information Technology group, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining observability solutions that provide deep insights into our complex systems and applications. This position involves working closely with development, operations, and infrastructure teams to proactively identify and resolve issues, ensuring high availability and performance across our enterprise environment.

Your responsibilities will include instrumenting applications with metrics, logs, and traces; setting up alerting and dashboarding; and contributing to the evolution of our observability strategy. You'll leverage modern tools to create a unified view of system health, supporting our mission-critical Projects in energy, infrastructure, and beyond. This role is ideal for a motivated professional eager to grow in observability practices and make a tangible impact on operational excellence.

At Burns & McDonnell, we value innovation and collaboration, offering a supportive culture where your contributions drive real-world solutions. Join us to advance your career in IT while helping shape the future of engineering.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 1-3 years of experience in IT operations, monitoring, or observability engineering
• Familiarity with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or similar
• Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python or Bash
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication abilities for cross-functional collaboration

• Competitive salary range with performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching
• Generous paid time off and flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives