Burns & McDonnell

Senior Structural Engineer - Commercial Architecture (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited program and 7 years of structural engineering experience; EPC project experience preferred.
  • Master's degree in Structural Engineering and 6 years of experience; EPC project experience preferred.
  • Expert knowledge of standard engineering techniques, structural design codes (IBC, AISC, ACI, ASCE7), and strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated team leadership experience.
  • Strong critical thinking, analytical problem-solving, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred, and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

  • Lead structural design projects from conceptual phase to completion, ensuring alignment with project needs.
  • Prepare specifications and technical documents, including RFQs and bid summaries for structural equipment.
  • Review and coordinate structural vendor drawings, data, and collaborate with other engineering disciplines.
  • Manage project schedules, budgets, staffing, and ensure effective change order management.
  • Conduct quality reviews of production drawings and construction administration, addressing design-related issues.
  • Lead field inspections, measurements, and testing, providing oversight for public and private clients.
  • Foster client relationships, drive customer satisfaction, and lead sales and marketing initiatives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement plans with company matching contributions.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • Flexible work schedule options or remote work arrangements available.
  • Paid time off and holiday pay for work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Description The Senior Structural Engineer will lead 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, institutional, industrial, and manufacturing facilities. The Senior Structural Engineer will lead the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting structural plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.
  • Lead structural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
  • Prepare structural equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
  • Review structural vendor drawings; data interface with suppliers, clients other engineering disciplines, detailers, designers.
  • Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders.
  • Applies expert knowledge of commonly used structural concepts, practices, codes and procedures within the structural engineering services industry.
  • Applies 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 the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of materials.
  • Leads field inspections, installation, 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.
  • Participate sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
  • Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
  • Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
  • Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the structural engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
  • Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
  • Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
  • Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications
  • Bachelor Degree in Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years structural engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.
  • Bachelor Degree in Structural or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 7 years structural engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.
  • Master Degree in Structural Engineering and 6 years structural engineering experience. 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 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-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 262425

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-KJ #GFS

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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