Senior Structural Engineer: Lead Large-Scale Projects

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Kansas City is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead project teams across power, process, healthcare, and industrial facilities. You will guide design from concept through construction, adapt plans to budgets, and coordinate with clients, vendors, and other disciplines.

Responsibilities include QA/QC of drawings, preparing specs, budgets, and change-order management, plus mentoring junior engineers and developing new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited structural engineering degree and 7 years of experience
• Experience leading structural design for large projects and coordinating with multiple disciplines
• Proficiency in design codes (IBC, AISC, ACI, ASCE7) and QA/QC processes

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design from conceptual phase through design completion to meet project needs and manager requirements.
• Prepare structural equipment specifications, RFQs, technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
• Review vendor drawings and interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, detailers, and designers.
• Develop project schedules, scope, budgets, staffing plans, and construction planning; manage change orders effectively.
• Lead QA/QC of detailed drawings and coordinate field inspections, calculations, and material testing.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to engineers; build relationships with clients and pursue new business opportunities.

Skills

Leadership / team management

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Travel willingness

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Structural Engineering

Master's Degree in Structural Engineering

FE exam completed

PE license preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Kansas City is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead project teams across power, process, healthcare, and industrial facilities. You will guide design from concept through construction, adapt plans to budgets, and coordinate with clients, vendors, and other disciplines.

Responsibilities include QA/QC of drawings, preparing specs, budgets, and change-order management, plus mentoring junior engineers and developing new business opportunities.