Staff Structural Engineer for Power & Industrial Projects

Burns & McDonnell

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 105,000 - 155,000

Full time

11 days ago
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ESOP
401(k) retirement

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Denver seeks a Staff Structural Engineer to lead design across power delivery, pipelines and industrial facilities, guiding projects from concept to completion. You will adapt structural plans to meet budget, design requirements and client needs, applying strong engineering concepts and reviewing CAD drawings across multiple platforms.

The role requires 5+ years of civil/structural experience, ABET‑accredited education, and strong communication.

Qualifications

  • ABET-accredited degree in civil/structural engineering.
  • FE exam or Masters substitution acceptable for experience.
  • 5 years civil engineering experience preferred.
  • PE license preferred; strong civil engineering techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Perform structural design of projects from conceptual phase through design completion.
  • Modify and review production drawings for substations, pipelines, and industrial facilities.
  • Design structural components to meet project needs as set by project managers.
  • Apply standard civil engineering concepts, codes and procedures.
  • Research and compile project data; write specifications and reports.
  • Update drawings across CAD applications to reflect corrections.
  • Prepare information for client presentations and contract administration.
  • Perform field inspections, measurements or calculations for clients.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Civil/Structural engineering
Quantitative problem-solving
Communication skills
Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering (ABET-accredited)
FE exam or Master of Science substituted for 1 year experience
PE license preferred
5 years civil engineering experience

Tools

AutoCAD
MicroStation
BIM (Revit)
Civil 3D
PLS-CADD
RISA-3D

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Denver seeks a Staff Structural Engineer to lead design across power delivery, pipelines and industrial facilities, guiding projects from concept to completion. You will adapt structural plans to meet budget, design requirements and client needs, applying strong engineering concepts and reviewing CAD drawings across multiple platforms.

The role requires 5+ years of civil/structural experience, ABET‑accredited education, and strong communication.

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