Scott Strawn
Vice PresidentPower
Scott Strawn leads the Energy Group during what he calls “the golden era of energy generation.”
Scott Strawn is general manager of the Energy Group. He has over 17 years of experience in the power generation market at Burns & McDonnell. During the six years he led sales and strategy for the Energy Group until his promotion in late 2023, sales and revenues grew by more than 500%. Scott is a strategic thinker, and his wealth of industry insight has been crucial for clients as they develop major capital projects, new generation and renewable initiatives, and capital investment strategies. He earned his mechanical and aerospace engineering degree from the University of Missouri and is a professional mechanical engineer in the state of Missouri.
In the community:
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas City, board member and former Big
- United Way
- First Tee — Greater Kansas City
What inspired you to pursue your career?
I always wanted to pursue a career in something bigger than myself. At Burns & McDonnell, I’ve been able to grow my career and focus on making a positive impact on a large scale. We take on some of the world’s largest challenges, and I’m proud to say we’re helping improve communities, society and the environment.
What's the coolest part of your job?
It would definitely be building genuine and meaningful relationships with clients. Throughout my career, I have been able to connect with a variety of different clients to understand their challenges and goals. Being able to partner with them to road map and deliver their desired success is the most gratifying part of my job.