Lead Structural Engineer - Substation (Fort Worth)

Burns & McDonnell; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Lead Structural Engineer to lead project teams across a variety of facilities including power, healthcare, and industrial sectors. You will guide design through concept to construction, ensure budget and schedule alignment, and mentor junior staff.

The role requires ABET-accredited structural engineering education, 7+ years of experience, and strong knowledge of IBC/AISC/ACI/ASCE7 codes. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering or related ABET program with 7+ years experience; EPC project exp preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Structural or related Engineering Technology with ABET program and FE exam + 7+ years exp; EPC exp preferred.
• Master's Degree in Structural Engineering with 6+ years exp; EPC exp preferred.
• Expert knowledge of structural design codes (IBC, AISC, ACI, ASCE7) and strong software skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience leading discipline design for large projects and delegating tasks.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to travel.
• PE License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design of projects from conceptual phase through design completion.
• Prepare structural equipment specs, RFQs, bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
• Review vendor drawings and interface with clients, other disciplines, and detailers.
• Participate in project planning, budgeting, staffing, and change orders.
• Ensure QA/QC and compliance with safety policies.
• Manage field inspections, calculations, and testing of materials.
• Present technical reports to clients and industry publications.
• Develop client relationships and identify new business opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Travel ability

QA/QC

Education

ABET accredited Structural Engineering program (Bachelors)

FE exam completion

Master's in Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The Lead Structural Engineer will lead structural design 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 Lead Structural Engineer will lead the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting structural plans to meet budget constraints, design requirements, or client needs.

• Lead structural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.

• Prepare structural equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.

• 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.

• Applies expert knowledge of commonly used structural concepts, practices, codes and procedures within the structural engineering services industry.

• Applies 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.

• Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of materials.

• 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.

• Participate sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.

• Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.

• Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.

• Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the structural 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

• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years structural engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.

• 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. EPC project experience preferred.

• Master's Degree in Structural Engineering and 6 years structural engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.

• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of structural design codes (e.g., IBC, AISC, ACI, ASCE7). 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.

• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Structural Engineering

Primary Location US-TX-Fort Worth

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 260543

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JNH #T&D