Assistant Structural Engineer - Onsite Energy & Power (Raleigh)

Burns & McDonnell; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Raleigh, NC is seeking an Assistant Structural Engineer to assist project teams with world-class designs across power, process and industrial sectors. You will help develop plans, modify drawings, and support field inspections under licensed engineers.

Strong CAD/BIM skills and communication are required. The role engages in design through construction, with opportunities to contribute to a variety of facilities and client needs while gaining hands-on experience in a

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in structural engineering preferred.
• Internship or related consulting experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of standard structural engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills between team members.
• Proficient in structural analysis programs (RISA), AutoCAD, and BIM tools (Revit, Tekla).
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• EIT Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in structural design from concept through design completion.
• Modify and review production drawings for diverse facilities.
• Design structural components per project manager requirements.
• Apply basic structural engineering concepts and codes.
• Support data collection and project-related research.
• Update drawings with senior engineers and CAD software.
• Assist with client presentations, shop drawings, and contract admin.
• Perform field inspections, measurements, or calculations.
• Maintain compliance with policies and standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Leadership

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

EIT Certification preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Tekla

RISA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The Assistant Structural Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government and military facilities. The Assistant Structural Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting structural plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.

• 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.

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.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job

Structural Engineering

Primary Location

US-NC-Raleigh

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time