Burns & McDonnell

Senior Structural Engineer - Ports & Maritime (Houston, Dallas, Austin)

Burns & McDonnell$100K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or related field, or master's degree with fewer years of experience.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
  • Minimum of 7 years of structural engineering experience, including leading design projects.
  • Expertise in structural design codes (e.g., IBC, AISC, ACI, ASCE-7) and engineering techniques.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills for client interaction and team leadership.
  • Experience in EPC projects preferred, with a knack for solving complex engineering problems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead structural design for marine structures from conceptual phase to completion.
  • Implement innovative solutions by collaborating closely with teams and construction personnel.
  • Foster and maintain relationships with clients including port authorities and shipping lines.
  • Manage project resources and sub-consultants effectively, ensuring timely delivery.
  • Prepare project budgets, cost estimates, and manage change orders as needed.
  • Conduct field inspections and compile technical reports, ensuring adherence to design specifications.
  • Participate in business development and strategic analysis to identify new client opportunities.

Benefits

  • Employee-owned firm promotes a culture of ownership and engagement.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Access to a strong portfolio of high-profile projects across the country.
  • A collaborative work environment with integrated engineering and construction teams.
  • Strong employee retention with a commitment to mentorship and support.
Full Job Description
Description Burns & McDonnell is seeking a senior structural engineer to join our growing team in Texas. We are expanding our presence to capitalize on significant market growth in the region and are looking for talented professionals to help lead the way. While this position is based in Texas, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with our local and national teams to expand our ports and maritime practice. We have a deep bench and a strong portfolio of high-profile, critical infrastructure projects throughout the country. You will be responsible for fostering client relationships and leading projects with commercial port authorities, terminal operators, shipping lines and shipyards.

This role provides the chance to lead project teams from initial design through construction, adapting structural plans according to budget constraints, design factors and client needs.

Our senior engineering staff play a vital role on a project and are key representatives with clients and sub-consultants, so we value and invest in their development. We will provide the right tools and training to help you build strong relationships and give you wide-ranging responsibilities for delivering work on all your projects.

If you are an experienced structural engineer ready to take the next step in your career, we invite you to join a team that will value your ambition and provide the resources to deliver projects that make a difference.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer who is looking to...
  • Lead structural design from the conceptual phase through design completion for projects with a focus on marine structures, including piers, wharfs, bulkheads, fender systems and other related structures.
  • Apply expert knowledge of commonly used structural concepts, practices, codes and procedures.
  • Apply knowledge and experience to complex projects and find non-standard design solutions.
  • Bring outstanding creative, technical and interpersonal skills to lead teams through challenging designs and schedules, taking pride in a job well done and the people you mentor along the way.
  • Discover and implement innovative solutions for projects and processes, collaborating with experienced designers and an in-house construction team that works on the front lines every day.
  • Communicate clearly with clients and stakeholders, translating complex concepts and inspiring enthusiasm for the important work we deliver to our communities.
  • Bring lessons learned to help clients understand that the schedule and budget impact design decisions, trusting that your honest input is valued and important to our mutual success.
  • Lead teams where accountability, flexibility and organization are important. Success is in the details.
  • When necessary, collaborate with managers, marketing staff and other Burns & McDonnell Global Practices to identify and analyze business development opportunities that are strategically aligned with company's objectives.
  • When possible, identify target clients for Burns & McDonnell and cultivate effective relationships with existing and potential key clients, customers, and contractors to develop business.
  • Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
  • Participate in the development of project fees, schedules, scopes, budgets, staff planning and construction planning. Responsible for the effective management of change orders.
  • Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
  • Participate in construction administration, including coordination with field personnel to resolve design-related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of materials.
  • Lead field inspections, installations, or analyses for public and private clients. Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
  • Comply with company and site safety policies.
  • Participate in necessary regional trade associations and professional organizations.
  • Assist in managing project and program resources and sub-consultants.
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, Professional Engineering License (PE) and a minimum of 7 years structural engineering experience, or master's degree in Structural Engineering and 6 years structural engineering experience.
  • Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) project experience preferred.
  • Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of structural design codes (e.g., IBC, AISC, ACI, ASCE-7). Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience leading the design of 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 Required
  • This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

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

Job Structural Engineering

Primary Location US-TX-Houston

Other Locations US-TX-Austin, United States, US-TX-Dallas

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time

Req ID: 261180

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JH #TRN

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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