Junior Structural Engineer – Power, Process & Industrial

Burns & McDonnell; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Structural Engineer to support design teams on a wide range of projects including power, process, healthcare, airports and industrial facilities. You will assist with conceptual and design development, CAD drawing updates, and field measurements under the guidance of licensed engineers.

The role emphasizes strong communication, analytical thinking and collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or a related field from an 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; strong critical thinking.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; basic structural analysis tools like RISA, AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla.

Responsibilities

• Assist in structural design of projects from conceptual phase through design completion.
• Modify and review production drawings for a variety of facilities (power, process, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational, commercial, governmental, military).
• Design structural components per project manager requirements.
• Apply standard structural engineering concepts and procedures.
• Assist with research and data collection for project managers.
• Assist with updating drawings in CAD software and client communications.
• Support shop drawing reviews and contract administration.
• Perform field inspections, measurements, or calculations for clients.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Leadership

Attention to detail

Time management

Campus involvement

EIT preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Eng.

ABET accreditation preferred

Tools

RISA

AutoCAD

BIM (Revit, Tekla)

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Structural Engineer to support design teams on a wide range of projects including power, process, healthcare, airports and industrial facilities. You will assist with conceptual and design development, CAD drawing updates, and field measurements under the guidance of licensed engineers.

The role emphasizes strong communication, analytical thinking and collaboration across disciplines.