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Burns inspires, creates and delivers

specialized engineering solutions for mission-critical facilities

Burns solves our clients’ most-complex infrastructure challenges.

Since 1960, our collaborative work environment and client-focused approach remain central components to our national reputation delivering unmatched project excellence.

Ranked a Top Workplace and ENR Top 500 Design Firm, Burns inspires outside-the-box solutions, creates opportunities for growth and learning, and delivers outstanding service for our clients and partners.

Our unique client experience offers a no-surprise process that sets Burns apart as leaders in the field. We undertake third-party evaluations to confirm that each and every project meets our high-quality design standards.

At Burns, we prioritize fostering professional growth, upholding an inclusive and welcoming workplace, and fulfilling client expectations. 

Company Values

Collaboration and Teamwork

Diligently achieve client goals and employee potential with consensus, accountability, honesty and knowledge-sharing.

Service and Loyalty

Consistently exceed expectations by going above and beyond.

Solutions and Focus

Intently focus on success-driven solutions so we can provide value that exceeds expectations.

Responsiveness and Flexibility

Quickly adapt and proactively provide successful outcomes.

Our History

1957

Robert C. Burns starts consulting practice in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Robert C. Burns starts consulting practice in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1960

Burns incorporates in Pennsylvania.

Burns incorporates in Pennsylvania.

1972

Burns wins ACEC-PA Diamond Award for in-pavement airfield lighting innovation.

Burns wins ACEC-PA Diamond Award for in-pavement airfield lighting innovation.

1986

Matt Burns joins Burns, bringing the first computer and AUTOCAD to the operations. Technical excellence as a cultural mindset is borne from Matt’s experience in the telecom industry, where his work ...

Matt Burns joins Burns, bringing the first computer and AUTOCAD to the operations. Technical excellence as a cultural mindset is borne from Matt’s experience in the telecom industry, where his work garnered a US patent.

1988

John Burns joins Burns as an intern. He learned the value of field experience and high-quality construction documents. Drive for innovation from satellite industry experience continues to influence th...

John Burns joins Burns as an intern. He learned the value of field experience and high-quality construction documents. Drive for innovation from satellite industry experience continues to influence the firm today.

2002

Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce names Burns Service Company of Year.

Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce names Burns Service Company of Year.

2003

Robert C. Burns honored by ACEC/PA with a distinguished award of merit.

Robert C. Burns honored by ACEC/PA with a distinguished award of merit.

2006

Burns and Gamesa Energy win Awards from PSPE, ACEC, and CMMA for the Wind Turbine Factory in Fairless Hills, PA.

Burns and Gamesa Energy win Awards from PSPE, ACEC, and CMMA for the Wind Turbine Factory in Fairless Hills, PA.

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2012

Santa Clara County, CA, Solar Photovoltaic Power Generation Project awarded ENR Best Specialty Project.

Santa Clara County, CA, Solar Photovoltaic Power Generation Project awarded ENR Best Specialty Project.

2014

Delaware River Port Authority PATCO High Speed Line Power Infrastructure Renewal Project wins American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) New Jersey Distinguished Project Award.

Delaware River Port Authority PATCO High Speed Line Power Infrastructure Renewal Project wins American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) New Jersey Distinguished Project Award.

2015

Burns wins ACEC/PA Diamond Award for Engineering Excellence with Temple University Microgrid: Campus Electrical Infrastructure Modernization Project.

Burns wins ACEC/PA Diamond Award for Engineering Excellence with Temple University Microgrid: Campus Electrical Infrastructure Modernization Project.

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2016

Burns and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey win award from ACEC-NY for the Stewart Runway Rehabilitation.

Burns and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey win award from ACEC-NY for the Stewart Runway Rehabilitation.

2016

Burns and the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation win Diamond Award from ACEC-PA for the Navy Yard Grid Modernization.

Burns and the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation win Diamond Award from ACEC-PA for the Navy Yard Grid Modernization.

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2016

Burns’ unique and innovative structural concrete engineering for the 1/2/5 Garage and Spring Street Salt Shed in New York City was honored with multiple awards and recognitions, including a feature ...

Burns’ unique and innovative structural concrete engineering for the 1/2/5 Garage and Spring Street Salt Shed in New York City was honored with multiple awards and recognitions, including a feature on the covers of both “Civil Engineering” Magazine and “Architectural Record” Magazine.

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2016

Burns received the Bluebeam Extreme Award of Excellence in the category of "Pushing the Limits" for innovative use of Bluebeam software in design and construction projects.

Burns received the Bluebeam Extreme Award of Excellence in the category of "Pushing the Limits" for innovative use of Bluebeam software in design and construction projects.

2017

The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia recognized SEPTA's Stone Arch Bridges Rehabilitation project as a Grand Jury Awards winner as part of the 2017 Preservation Achievement Awards.

The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia recognized SEPTA's Stone Arch Bridges Rehabilitation project as a Grand Jury Awards winner as part of the 2017 Preservation Achievement Awards.

2018

Burns was honored with an “Outstanding Project Award” by the Delaware Valley Association of Structural Engineer’s (DVASE) 2018 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards for the Port of Philade...

Burns was honored with an “Outstanding Project Award” by the Delaware Valley Association of Structural Engineer’s (DVASE) 2018 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards for the Port of Philadelphia Pier 84 Outshore End Refurbishment project.

2020

Burns and SEPTA win ACEC-PA Diamond Award for Positive Train Control System.

Burns and SEPTA win ACEC-PA Diamond Award for Positive Train Control System.

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2022

Burns among partners honored for the successful rehabilitation of Newark Liberty International Airport Runway 4R-22L, the airport’s primary runway.

Burns among partners honored for the successful rehabilitation of Newark Liberty International Airport Runway 4R-22L, the airport’s primary runway.

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2022

SEPTA Elwyn to Wawa Service Restoration project wins March of Dimes’ 29th Annual Transportation, Building & Construction Awards’ Project of the Year for the Greater Philadelphia/South Jersey regio...

SEPTA Elwyn to Wawa Service Restoration project wins March of Dimes’ 29th Annual Transportation, Building & Construction Awards’ Project of the Year for the Greater Philadelphia/South Jersey region.

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2023

Delaware River Port Authority's Franklin Square Reopening honored among New Jersey’s leading infrastructure projects.

Delaware River Port Authority's Franklin Square Reopening honored among New Jersey’s leading infrastructure projects.

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