Staff Structural Engineer - Substation (Houston)

Burns & McDonnell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Houston, Texas is seeking a Staff Structural Engineer to create world-class designs for various facilities including power, healthcare, and government. You will work within project teams from concept through construction, adapting plans as necessary.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering and 3 years of experience. Key skills include strong analytical abilities and proficiency in software like AutoCAD and RISA 3D. We are an EEO employer, welcoming diversity.

Qualifications

• 3 years of structural engineering experience required.
• Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural design from conceptual phase through completion.
• Modify and review production drawings for various facilities.
• Design structural components to meet project requirements.
• Compile information for client presentations and contract administration.
• Conduct field inspections and measurements.

Skills

Structural design

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Team building

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Engineers in Training-EIT Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

RISA 3D

ETABS

SAFE

Revit

Tekla

Job description

Description

The Staff Structural Engineer will work on project teams to create world‑class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments across a variety of facilities, including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government, and military. The Staff Structural Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting structural plans according to budget constraints, design factors, 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: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, governmental, and military facilities.
• Design structural components to meet project needs and requirements set forth by the project managers.
• Apply 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 that corrections are made within multiple CAD‑related software.
• Compile information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, governmental, and military facilities.
• Perform field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET‑accredited program and 3 years of structural engineering experience required.
• Or Bachelor's Degree in Structural or related Engineering Technology from an ABET‑accredited program, successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 3 years of structural engineering experience required.
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering and 2 years of structural engineering experience required.
• Strong knowledge of 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.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans