Senior Structural Engineer – Power, Pipelines & Industrial

Burns & McDonnell

Denver (CO)

Hybrid

USD 145,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

ESOP
401(k)
PTO

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Denver, CO seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to lead design for power delivery, pipelines and industrial facilities from concept to construction. You will adapt structural plans to meet budget and client needs, review drawings, and apply structural codes across multiple CAD platforms.

Requirements include ABET-accredited degree, 7+ years of structural engineering experience (PE preferred), and strong skills in AutoCAD, Revit and Civil 3D.

Qualifications

  • ABET-accredited degree required or equivalent.
  • 7 years structural engineering experience required.
  • PE preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of IBC, AISC, ACI, ASCE7.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Perform structural design from conceptual phase through design completion.
  • Modify and review production drawings for projects (substations, pipelines, industrial facilities).
  • Design structural components to meet project needs as set by project managers.
  • Apply knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Research and compile project data, write specifications.
  • Update drawings across CAD applications.
  • Support client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration.
  • Perform field inspections and measurements.

Skills

Analytical thinking
Communication skills
Microsoft Office
AutoCAD
MicroStation
Revit
Civil 3D
PLS
RISA-3D
MathCAD
Teamwork

Education

ABET-accredited Structural Engineering degree (Bachelor)
ABET-accredited Structural Engineering Tech degree (Bachelor)
Master's in Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD
MicroStation
Revit
Civil 3D
PLS-CADD
RISA-3D
MathCAD

Job description

Description

The Senior Structural Engineer will work on project teams to create world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments across a variety of sectors, including power delivery, pipelines, and industrial facilities. The Senior Structural Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting structural plans to meet budget constraints, design requirements, or client needs.

  • Perform structural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.

  • Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects, including, but not limited to, electrical substations, pipeline metering and regulating stations, and industrial facilities.

  • Design structural components to meet the project's needs and requirements as set forth by the project managers.

  • Apply strong knowledge of commonly used structural engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the civil engineering services industry.

  • Research and compile project-related data as required by the project managers. Compiles studies and reports. Writes specifications.

  • Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify that corrections are made across multiple CAD applications.

  • Comply with information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power delivery, pipeline and industrial facilities.

  • Perform field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.

  • All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

  • Or Bachelor's Degree in Structural or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 7 years of structural engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.

  • Or Master's Degree in Structural Engineering and 6 years of 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).

  • 10 years of civil engineering experience, consulting preferred.

  • Successful completion (i.e. passing) PE preferred.

  • Strong knowledge of standard civil engineering techniques and procedures.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.

  • Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).

  • Strong computer skills (e.g. AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCAD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, civil analysis programs.

  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.

Compensation

$145,000.00-210,000.00 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. Burns & McDonnell’s PTO program includes the paid sick leave entitlements provided under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). Additionally, 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-CO-Denver

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time

Req ID: 261025

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

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