Staff Structural Engineer: Aerospace & Industrial

Burns & McDonnell (old); Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Staff Structural Engineer to design structures across power, process, healthcare, and industrial sectors. You will guide projects from concept through design, updating drawings and coordinating with project managers to meet budget and client needs.

The role requires ABET-accredited degrees, FE certification, and hands-on experience with structural analysis tools. Expect strong collaboration across teams and periodic field assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 3 years of structural engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree Bachelor of Science in Structural or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 3 years of structural engineering experience.
• Master Degree of Science degree in Structural Engineering and 2 years of structural engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge in standard 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.
• Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Strong computer skills include structural analysis programs (e.g., RISA 3D), AutoCAD, ETABS, SAFE and BIM (e.g., Revit and Tekla).
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
• Design structural components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Applies strong knowledge of commonly used structural engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the structural engineering services industry.
• Research and compile project related data as required by the project managers.
• Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
• Compiles information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
• Performs field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Structural analysis

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited degree

FE exam

Master’s in Structural Engineering

Tools

RISA 3D

AutoCAD

ETABS

SAFE

Revit

Tekla

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Staff Structural Engineer to design structures across power, process, healthcare, and industrial sectors. You will guide projects from concept through design, updating drawings and coordinating with project managers to meet budget and client needs.

The role requires ABET-accredited degrees, FE certification, and hands-on experience with structural analysis tools. Expect strong collaboration across teams and periodic field assessments.