Assistant Structural Engineer - Power (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Structural Engineer to assist project teams in creating world-class designs for a wide range of facilities, including power, healthcare, airports, and government projects. You will work under licensed engineers, help modify drawings, and support field inspections through design and construction phases.

The role emphasizes collaboration, attention to detail, and application of fundamental structural engineering concepts in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited structural engineering degree preferred.
• Internship/consulting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of standard structural engineering techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in MS Office; basic CAD/BIM tools.
• Experience with RISA, AutoCAD, Revit or Tekla.
• Leadership and teamwork abilities; attention to detail.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Assist in structural design from conceptual phase through design completion.
• Assist with modifying and reviewing production drawings for various facilities.
• Assist in designing structural components per project manager requirements.
• Apply knowledge of structural engineering concepts within industry standards.
• Assist with data collection and project-related research.
• Assist in updating CAD drawings and verify corrections across CAD software.
• Assist with client presentations, shop drawing reviews, and contract administration.
• Assist in field inspections, measurements, or calculations for clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited degree or equivalent

Engineers in Training (EIT) preferred

Tools

RISA

AutoCAD

Revit

Tekla

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.

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.

Job

Structural Engineering

Primary Location

US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule:

Full-time

Travel:

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Job Hire Type

New Grad #PWR