Junior Structural Engineer: Design, CAD & Field Work

Burns & McDonnell; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement plan

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Denver seeks an Assistant Structural Engineer to support project teams across power, process, healthcare, and industrial facilities. You will assist with design development, drawings, and field data collection under the supervision of licensed engineers.

Ideal candidates hold a structural engineering degree with ABET accreditation, have internship or related consulting experience, and are proficient in AutoCAD and BIM tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or related field; ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Internship or related consulting experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of standard structural engineering techniques, principles and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in problem-solving environments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Basic skills include structural analysis programs (RISA), AutoCAD and BIM (Revit/Tekla).
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, teamwork, organization and problem solving.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• EIT certification preferred.
• GPA 3.0+ strongly preferred.
• Campus/community involvement preferred.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Assist in structural design from conceptual phase through design completion.
• Modify and review production drawings for various projects including power, process, industrial, healthcare, and facilities.
• Assist in designing structural components per project manager requirements.
• Apply basic structural engineering concepts within established codes and procedures.
• Assist with data collection and project-related research for managers.
• Update drawings using CAD software and verify corrections.
• Assist in client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration.
• Perform field inspections, measurements, or calculations as needed.
• Contribute to project teams and comply with policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited program

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Tekla

RISA

BIM

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Denver seeks an Assistant Structural Engineer to support project teams across power, process, healthcare, and industrial facilities. You will assist with design development, drawings, and field data collection under the supervision of licensed engineers.

Ideal candidates hold a structural engineering degree with ABET accreditation, have internship or related consulting experience, and are proficient in AutoCAD and BIM tools.