Senior Structural Engineer - Mission Critical - Chicago

Burns & McDonnell; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement program

Discretionary year-end bonus

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Chicago is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead design teams on mission-critical data center projects and other facilities. You will guide projects from concept through construction, ensuring alignment with budgets, schedules, and client requirements.

The role emphasizes QA/QC, mentoring staff, and coordination across disciplines. A PE license is preferred; ABET-accredited degree is required; travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program with 7 years experience (EPC project experience preferred)
• Bachelor Degree in Structural or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program with FE passed and 7 years experience (EPC project experience preferred)
• Master Degree in Structural Engineering and 6 years experience (EPC project experience preferred)
• Expert knowledge in structural design codes (IBC, AISC, ACI, ASCE7) and strong computer skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience leading discipline design for large projects and delegating work to team members
• Travel ability and PE license preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design from conceptual phase through design completion
• Prepare structural equipment specifications and data sheets
• Review vendor drawings and interface with suppliers and other disciplines
• Manage project schedule, scope, budget and staffing
• Quality review production drawings and construction administration
• Lead field inspections and provide technical reports for clients
• Develop cost proposals and project budgets
• Mentor less experienced engineers and ensure QA/QC adherence
• Ensure compliance with safety policies

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Structural Engineering

FE exam

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Burns & McDonnell is a company made up of more than 8,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants, and entrepreneurs with offices across the country and throughout the world. Burns & McDonnell is 100 percent employee-owned firm and has exciting opportunities for those interested in growing their careers in one of the most fast paced, innovative sectors of high-tech building design and construction. Project focus would be mission-critical data center projects. This opportunity hires directly into our Mission Critical team and into a multibillion-dollar industry that is growing at an exponential rate. Data Centers are an aggressive market for Burns & McDonnell and are highlighted by several priority articles on our site. Mission Critical is an international practice for Burns & McDonnell that involves exciting, collaborative work across many different departments.

The Senior 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 Senior Structural Engineer will lead the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting structural plans according to budget constraints, design factors 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 Degree in Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years structural engineering experience (EPC project experience preferred) required or
• Bachelor 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 (EPC project experience preferred) required or
• Master Degree in Structural Engineering and 6 years structural engineering experience (EPC project experience preferred) required.
• 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.

Compensation

$150,000.00-210,000.00 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. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.
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-IL-Chicago

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time