Burns & McDonnell

Associate Structural Engineer (Chattanooga)

Burns & McDonnell$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program with 13 years of experience required; EPC project experience preferred.
  • Master's Degree in Structural Engineering with 12 years of experience; EPC project experience preferred.
  • Expert knowledge of standard engineering techniques and structural design codes (e.g., IBC, AISC, ACI, ASCE7).
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to lead teams and delegate tasks.
  • Proven critical thinking and analytical skills in complex problem-solving.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Manage structural design projects from concept to completion.
  • Apply expert knowledge to provide innovative design solutions for complex projects.
  • Conduct quality reviews of production drawings and coordinate with project managers.
  • Oversee field inspections and resolve design-related issues in collaboration with field personnel.
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients and develop new business opportunities.
  • Lead sales and marketing efforts and prepare project proposals.
  • Ensure compliance with safety policies and quality assurance processes.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continued education.
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Flexible scheduling and work-from-home options may be available.
  • Support for obtaining professional licenses or certifications.
Full Job Description
Description

The Associate Structural Engineer will manage structural design 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 Associate Structural Engineer will manage the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting structural plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.
  • Manage structural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
  • Applies expert knowledge of commonly used structural concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the structural engineering services industry.
  • Applies expert knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard design solutions.
  • Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project-related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD-related software.
  • Quality review of the construction administration, including coordination with field personnel to resolve design-related installation issues, calculations, field inspections, and testing of materials.
  • Manage field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
  • Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
  • Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers, and contractors, and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
  • Manage sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
  • Manage the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
  • Quality review and approve project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the structural engineering practice.
  • Responsible for QA/QC process adherence and process improvement.
  • Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
  • 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 13 years of structural engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.
  • Or Bachelor's Degree in Structural or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 13 years of structural engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.
  • Or Master's Degree in Structural Engineering and 12 years of structural engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.
  • Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of structural design codes (e.g., IBC, AISC, ACI, ASCE7). Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead the execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
  • Ability to travel.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job Structural Engineering

Primary Location US-TN-Chattanooga

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time

Req ID: 262133

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D

About Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm. The company was founded in 1898 by Clinton Burns and Robert McDonnell and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Burns & McDonnell provides services to a wide range of industries, including aviation, defense, energy, environmental, healthcare, and transportation. The company has over 7,500 employees and operates in more than 50 countries around the world. Burns & McDonnell has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the United States by Fortune magazine.
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