Structural Engineer - Substation (Mid Atlantic Region)

Burns & McDonnell; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Structural Engineer to join our project teams in delivering world-class designs for power, process, corporate, healthcare and industrial facilities across the US. You will contribute from concept through construction, adapting structural plans to budget, design factors and client needs.

Responsibilities include performing structural design from concept to design completion, reviewing and updating drawings in AutoCAD/ETABS, and supporting client presentations

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in structural engineering or related field.
• FE exam completed and 3+ years structural engineering experience, or MS degree with 2+ years experience.
• Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural design from conceptual phase through design completion.
• Modify and review production drawings for varied facilities (power plants, healthcare, industrial, etc.).
• Design structural components per project manager requirements.
• Apply knowledge of codes and procedures in structural engineering services.
• Research and compile project data for managers and client presentations.
• Update drawings to verify corrections across CAD software.
• Conduct field inspections and measurements for clients.
• Comply with policies and standards.

Skills

Structural design

Project teamwork

Code compliance

Communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Structural Engineering

FE certification

ABET-accredited MS in Structural Engineering

Tools

RISA 3D

AutoCAD

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 on a variety of projects including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government and military facilities. 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, 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 3 years of structural engineering experience required or


• 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 required


• Master Degree of Science degree in Structural Engineering and 2 years of structural engineering experience required


• 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

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-NC-Raleigh

Other Locations

US-VA-Richmond

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID

260762

Job Hire Type

Experienced #LI-JNH #T&D