Assistant Structural Engineer: Design & CAD Support

Burns & McDonnell; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Detroit, MI seeks an Assistant Structural Engineer to support project teams in creating world‑class designs for power, process, healthcare, industrial and government facilities from concept through construction.

Under the supervision of a licensed PE you will assist with drafting, reviews, field measurements, shop drawings and client presentations, applying standard structural engineering techniques and maintaining quality standards.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or a related field from a recognized, accredited program. ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred
• Basic knowledge in standard structural engineering techniques, principles and procedures.
• 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).
• Basic computer skills include structural analysis programs (e.g., RISA), AutoCAD and BIM (e.g., Revit and Tekla).
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the structural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
• Assists in designing structural components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Applies basic knowledge of commonly used structural engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the structural engineering services industry.
• Assists with research and compiles project related data as required by the project managers.
• Assists with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
• Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
• Assists in performing field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Structural design

Communication skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

RISA

Revit

Tekla

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

ABET accreditation preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Tekla

RISA

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Detroit, MI seeks an Assistant Structural Engineer to support project teams in creating world‑class designs for power, process, healthcare, industrial and government facilities from concept through construction.

Under the supervision of a licensed PE you will assist with drafting, reviews, field measurements, shop drawings and client presentations, applying standard structural engineering techniques and maintaining quality standards.