Senior Structural Engineer - Substation

Burns & McDonnell; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualifications include ABET-accredited degrees with 7 years of experience (or FE with 7 years, or a Master's with 6 years). PE license is preferred; travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree and 7 years of structural engineering experience required.
• FE exam and 7 years of structural engineering experience required.
• Master's degree with 6 years of structural engineering experience required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.
• Strong knowledge of structural design codes (IBC, AISC, ACI, ASCE7).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience leading discipline design for large projects and delegating tasks to team members; ability to lead execution and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team to address project challenges.
• Lead/oversee rigid bus analysis and design of electrical substation steel structures, equipment foundations, and secondary oil containment.
• Provide field support during construction and perform field inspections and compliance documentation.
• Present designs and proposals to clients, permitting authorities, and stakeholders.
• Correspond with clients, contractors, and vendors; lead project proposal efforts and develop leadership within the team.

Skills

Team leadership

Structural analysis

Code knowledge

Communication

Project execution

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Structural Engineering

FE exam passed

ABET-accredited BS in Structural Engineering Technology

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

PE license preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

By aligning individual passions with opportunities, Burns & McDonnell provides unbridled professional growth for the best talent in the industry. Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to take control of their career potential by leading a multi-discipline team to address the challenges of North America’s largest utilities. Opportunities may include, but are not limited to:

• Innovating project approach to optimize safety, schedule, and profitability.

• Training and mentoring less experienced engineers in their technical and professional development.

• Performing quality control reviews.

• Leading/Overseeing rigid bus analysis and the design of electrical substation steel structures, equipment foundations, structure foundations, and secondary oil containment.

• Providing support for our clients during construction.

• Performing field inspections and compliance documentation.

• Leading a team of multi-disciplinary professionals to ensure project success.

• Presenting designs and proposals to clients, permitting authorities, public interest groups, etc.

• Corresponding and/or meeting with clients, contractors, and vendors.

• Leading project proposal efforts.

• Advancing into leadership roles.

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).

• 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 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 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-MI-Detroit

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

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