Burns & McDonnell

Senior Structural Engineer - Mission Critical

Burns & McDonnell • $90K — $120K *
Kansas City, MO 64118In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program, 7 years experience required.
  • Or Master's degree in Structural Engineering and 6 years experience required.
  • EPC project experience preferred.
  • Expert knowledge of engineering techniques and structural design codes (e.g., IBC, AISC, ACI, ASCE7).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and excellent communication skills.
  • Experience in leading design for large projects and delegating tasks effectively.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead structural engineering teams on Utility & Energy projects.
  • Maintain knowledge of client structural standards for effective project execution.
  • Oversee structural design from conceptualization to construction support.
  • Prepare equipment specifications, RFQs, and technical summaries.
  • Review vendor drawings and coordinate with various project stakeholders.
  • Develop project schedules, budgets, and staffing plans.
  • Manage change orders and ensure compliance with safety policies.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead complex, impactful projects in the Utility & Energy sector.
  • Engage in mentoring and guiding less experienced engineers.
  • Participation in business development and client relationship building.
  • Encouragement of professional development through technical report presentations.
  • Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams on diverse engineering challenges.
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 in the Utility & Energy sub-market of Mission Critical. The Senior Structural Engineer will lead the structural project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting structural plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.
  • Lead the structural engineers and designers in the Utility & Energy group for staffing and execution of projects.
  • Maintain the client structural standards and client preference knowledge in order to successfully review and execute substation projects.
  • Lead structural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion and construction support 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 and 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.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program, and 7 years structural engineering experience required.
  • Or Bachelor's 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 required.
  • Or Master's degree in Structural Engineering and 6 years 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 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

Other Locations United States

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 263327

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-EH #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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Size
7,500 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1898
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