Structural Engineer – Power & Industrial Projects

Burns & McDonnell; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join our Power Division team in the Phoenix area, contributing to the design and construction of power generation facilities. You will work on projects from concept through design completion, reviewing drawings and developing structural components per project needs.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years’ structural engineering experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with RISA 3D, AutoCAD, and Tekla BIM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering from ABET-accredited program; FE exam eligibility.
• Master’s Degree may substitute for 1 year of experience.
• Minimum of 3 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.
• Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong computer skills include Microsoft Office and structural analysis programs (RISA 3D), AutoCAD, and BIM (Tekla).
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification preferred; Professional Engineer (PE) license encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects.
• Design structural components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Applies strong knowledge of commonly used structural engineering 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.
• Performs field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Skills

Structural design

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

MS Office

RISA 3D

AutoCAD

Tekla BIM

Attention to detail

EIT preferred

PE license encouraged

Education

ABET-accredited Structural Engineering degree

FE exam eligibility

Master’s degree substitution for experience

Tools

RISA 3D

AutoCAD

Tekla BIM

MS Office

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join our Power Division team in the Phoenix area, contributing to the design and construction of power generation facilities. You will work on projects from concept through design completion, reviewing drawings and developing structural components per project needs.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years’ structural engineering experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with RISA 3D, AutoCAD, and Tekla BIM.