Structural Engineer - Aerospace & Industrial (Dallas/Ft. Worth)

Burns & McDonnell; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Dallas, TX, is seeking a Structural Engineer to join project teams and design structures for power, process, healthcare, industrial, and governmental facilities.

You will develop concepts, review drawings, perform field measurements, and ensure designs meet codes and client needs using tools like RISA 3D, AutoCAD, ETABS, SAFE, Revit and Tekla. The role emphasizes collaboration, accuracy, and problem solving.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Structural Engineering program
• FE exam completed or in process
• 3+ years structural engineering experience
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures
• Proficient with CAD tools and structural software

Responsibilities

• Perform structural design from conceptual phase through design completion.
• Modify and review production drawings for diverse projects (power plants, industrial facilities, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, government and military).
• Design structural components per project manager requirements.
• Apply knowledge of standard structural engineering concepts, codes and procedures.
• Research and compile project data for managers.
• Update drawings in CAD-related software.
• Prepare information for client presentations, shop drawings and contract administration.
• Perform field inspections, measurements or calculations for clients.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Job description

Description

The Structural Engineer will work on project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government and military facilities. The 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, 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and minimum 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 minimum 3 years of structural engineering experience.
• Master Degree of Science Degree in Structural Engineering and minimum 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.
• Preferred Engineers in Training-EIT certification.

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-TX-Dallas

Other Locations

US-TX-Fort Worth

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time