Lead Structural Engineer - Nuclear (Multiple Locations)

Burns & McDonnell; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

401(k) retirement program

Health insurance

Job summary

Qualifications include ABET-accredited degrees and FE/PE considerations, plus strong knowledge of structural codes. Travel and unescorted facility access may be required. This is a full-time on-site role with opportunities for professional growth within a global practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program with 7 years mechanical engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and FE exam with 7 years structural engineering experience.
• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering and 6 years mechanical engineering experience.
• PE License preferred.
• Experience with nuclear plant structural design and ASME NQA-1 requirements.
• Ability to be authorized for unescorted access at a U.S. nuclear facility.
• Strong knowledge of structural design codes and tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience leading discipline design for large projects and delegating tasks.
• Ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform or lead structural design from concept to design completion.
• Interface with clients to communicate progress and resolve items.
• Manage small project budgets and schedules for technical deliverables.
• Lead development or modification of drawings for project needs.
• Lead design and analysis of structural components for project needs.
• Review structural vendor drawings and data interface with stakeholders.
• Support project scheduling, scope, and change orders.
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
• Ensure QA/QC and safety policy adherence.

Skills

Structural engineering

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Travel willingness

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Structural Engineering

FE exam completed

Master's in Structural Engineering

Tools

ASME NQA-1 knowledge

ACI/AISC/ASCE/IBC codes

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Burns & McDonnell’s Power Global Practice is seeking to hire experienced structural engineers to our Nuclear team focusing on both operating Nuclear Power Plants and new nuclear power projects, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), microreactors and Advanced Reactors. Our Nuclear team has domestic and international experience providing consulting, design, analysis, and pre‑construction planning services for operating nuclear power plants, nuclear refurbishments, as well as new SMRs and advanced reactors. We deliver solutions for these and other challenging projects every day.

As a structural engineer, you will serve as part of our design team with the ability to work on a full range of projects in engineering, procurement, and construction management related to the design, operation, maintenance, modification, and licensing of nuclear generating stations.

Responsibilities

• Perform and/or lead structural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Interface with clients on projects to communicate progress, resolve comments and/or open items, and provide in‑person presence for meetings or site technical support.
• Manage small project budgets and schedules for technical deliverables.
• Lead the development or modification of drawings for project needs.
• Lead the design and analysis of structural components for project needs that are set forth by the project managers.
• Apply expert knowledge of commonly used structural engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the structural services industry.
• Review structural vendor drawings; data interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, detailers, designers.
• Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders.
• Apply knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non‑standard design solutions.
• Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
• Leads field inspections, installation, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
• Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
• Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
• Support the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
• Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the mechanical engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
• Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years mechanical engineering experience required or
• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 7 years structural engineering experience required or
• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering and 6 years of mechanical engineering experience required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred.
• Experience with nuclear plant structural design, standard design process, plant modification packages, configuration management, and ASME NQA-1 (safety‑related) requirements.
• Ability to be authorized for unescorted access at a U.S. nuclear power generating facility.
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of structural design codes (ACI, AISC, ASCE, IBC, etc.). Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem‑solving environment.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
• Ability to travel.

Compensation

$140,000.00‑210,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year‑end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee‑owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program.

Benefits & Wellness

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Structural Engineering

Primary Location US-IL-Chicago

Other Locations US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full‑time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 263245

Job Hire Type Experienced