Junior Structural Engineer - Transmission & Distribution

Burns & McDonnell; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Structural Engineer to support licensed professionals on a broad range of projects, including power, healthcare, airports, and government facilities.

You will assist in design development, drawings, and field data collection, gaining hands-on experience across CAD/BIM workflows and structural analysis tools while collaborating with project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or related field from an accredited program (ABET preferred).
• Internship or related consulting experience is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to work analytically.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with structural analysis software.
• Knowledge of CAD/BIM tools (AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla) and related workflows.

Responsibilities

• Assist in structural design from concept through design completion.
• Review and modify production drawings for a variety of facilities.
• Assist with calculating and designing structural components per project needs.
• Support senior engineers with CAD/BIM updates and documentation.
• Contribute to client presentations, shop drawings, and contract administration.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Leadership potential

Microsoft Office

RISA

AutoCAD

Revit

Tekla

Education

Bachelor’s in Structural Engineering

ABET accredited program preferred

Tools

RISA

AutoCAD

Revit

Tekla

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Structural Engineer to support licensed professionals on a broad range of projects, including power, healthcare, airports, and government facilities.

You will assist in design development, drawings, and field data collection, gaining hands-on experience across CAD/BIM workflows and structural analysis tools while collaborating with project teams.