Senior Structural Engineer - Ports & Maritime (Houston, Dallas, Austin)

Burns & McDonnell; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our Texas team. You will lead port and maritime structural design from concept through construction, focusing on piers, wharfs, bulkheads, and related structures, collaborating with local and national teams.

You will mentor project teams, manage budgets, and coordinate with clients, contractors, and sub-consultants. A PE license is required, with FE certification and a minimum of 7 years of experience in structural engineering.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree with FE certification; PE license required.
• Minimum 7 years of structural engineering experience (or 6 with master's).
• EPC project experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IBC, AISC, ACI and ASCE-7; proficient in design software.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design for marine structures from concept to construction.
• Apply codes and industry standards to complex projects.
• Lead project teams and mentor junior staff.
• Develop cost proposals, budgets, and schedules.
• Coordinate with clients, sub-consultants, and construction teams.
• Ensure safety policies and quality reviews are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Team mentoring

Budget and scheduling

Education

ABET-accredited structural engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description It’s a great time to be a Ports and Maritime senior engineer at Burns & McDonnell.

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a senior structural engineer to join our growing team in Texas. We are expanding our presence to capitalize on significant market growth in the region and are looking for talented professionals to help lead the way. While this position is based in Texas, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with our local and national teams to expand our ports and maritime practice. We have a deep bench and a strong portfolio of high-profile, critical infrastructure projects throughout the country. You will be responsible for fostering client relationships and leading projects with commercial port authorities, terminal operators, shipping lines and shipyards.

Being 100% employee-owned means we are all driven to find remarkable solutions for our clients. You will have ownership in a firm that leads multiple categories in ENR’s Top 10 Industry Rankings, has a 90% repeat-business rate, and maintains 93% employee retention. We are an integrated engineering and construction firm, offering a unique opportunity to see your designs come to life. This role provides the chance to lead project teams from initial design through construction, adapting structural plans according to budget constraints, design factors and client needs.

Our senior engineering staff play a vital role on a project and are key representatives with clients and sub-consultants, so we value and invest in their development. We will provide the right tools and training to help you build strong relationships and give you wide-ranging responsibilities for delivering work on all your projects.

If you are an experienced structural engineer ready to take the next step in your career, we invite you to join a team that will value your ambition and provide the resources to deliver projects that make a difference.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer who is looking to…

• Lead structural design from the conceptual phase through design completion for projects with a focus on marine structures, including piers, wharfs, bulkheads, fender systems and other related structures.
• Apply expert knowledge of commonly used structural concepts, practices, codes and procedures.
• Apply knowledge and experience to complex projects and find non-standard design solutions.
• Bring outstanding creative, technical and interpersonal skills to lead teams through challenging designs and schedules, taking pride in a job well done and the people you mentor along the way.
• Discover and implement innovative solutions for projects and processes, collaborating with experienced designers and an in-house construction team that works on the front lines every day.
• Communicate clearly with clients and stakeholders, translating complex concepts and inspiring enthusiasm for the important work we deliver to our communities.
• Bring lessons learned to help clients understand that the schedule and budget impact design decisions, trusting that your honest input is valued and important to our mutual success.
• Lead teams where accountability, flexibility and organization are important. Success is in the details.
• When necessary, collaborate with managers, marketing staff and other Burns & McDonnell Global Practices to identify and analyze business development opportunities that are strategically aligned with company’s objectives.
• When possible, identify target clients for Burns & McDonnell and cultivate effective relationships with existing and potential key clients, customers, and contractors to develop business.
• Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
• Participate in the development of project fees, schedules, scopes, budgets, staff planning and construction planning. Responsible for the effective management of change orders.
• Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
• Participate in construction administration, including coordination with field personnel to resolve design-related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of materials.
• Lead field inspections, installations, or analyses for public and private clients. Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
• Comply with company and site safety policies.
• Participate in necessary regional trade associations and professional organizations.
• Assist in managing project and program resources and sub-consultants.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, Professional Engineering License (PE) and a minimum of 7 years structural engineering experience, or master’s degree in Structural Engineering and 6 years structural engineering experience.
• Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) project experience preferred.
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of structural design codes (e.g., IBC, AISC, ACI, ASCE-7). Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience leading the design of large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead the 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 Required
• This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

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-Houston

Other Locations US-TX-Austin, United States, US-TX-Dallas

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time

Req ID: 261180

Job Hire Type Experienced #TRN