Senior Structural Engineer - Substation (Houston)

Burns & McDonnell

Houston, Northern (TX, KY)

Hybrid

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Houston seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to lead project teams delivering world‑class structural designs for new builds, redevelopments and alterations across power, process, corporate and healthcare facilities.

You will guide design from concept to construction, prepare specs and data sheets, review drawings, manage budgets and schedules, and mentor staff. PE preferred; travel up to 15%. Full‑time role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

ABET‑accredited degree in Structural Engineering or related field; 7+ yrs structural exp.
FE exam passed + 7+ yrs exp; EPC project exp preferred.
MS in Structural Engineering with 6+ yrs exp; EPC exp preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead structural design from concept through construction across diverse sectors.
Prepare specifications, data sheets, RFQs and cost proposals.
Review vendor drawings and coordinate with clients, suppliers and other disciplines.
Manage project schedules, scope, budget, and staffing; handle change orders.
Mentor junior engineers; ensure QA/QC and safety adherence.
Build client relationships and identify new business opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication

Mentoring staff

Project management

QA/QC

Travel readiness

Education

ABET‑accredited B.S. in Structural Engineering

FE exam + 7 yrs experience

M.S. in Structural Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The Senior Structural Engineer will lead structural design project teams to deliver world‑class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments across a variety of sectors, 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 to meet budget constraints, design requirements, 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 (RFQs), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
Review structural vendor drawings; data interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, detailers, and designers.
Participate in the development of project schedules, scope, budget, staffing, and construction plans. Responsible for the 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 and finds 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 of 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 in 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'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.