Burns & McDonnell

Senior Structural Engineer - Ports & Maritime (Mid-Atlantic Region)

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
  • Professional Engineering License (PE) required
  • Minimum of 7 years of structural engineering experience (or 6 years with a master's degree)
  • Expert knowledge of engineering techniques and structural design codes
  • Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) and excellent communication skills
  • Experience leading large projects and delegating tasks effectively
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead structural design from conceptual phase to completion for marine structures
  • Develop project fees, schedules, budgets, and manage change orders
  • Conduct quality reviews of production drawings
  • Participate in construction administration and resolve design-related issues
  • Lead field inspections and prepare technical reports for clients
  • Build relationships with clients and identify new business opportunities
  • Mentor junior engineers and ensure QA/QC process adherence

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on professional development
  • Opportunity to work on significant infrastructure projects nationwide
  • Access to tools and resources to effectively manage projects
  • Involvement in business development and marketing efforts
  • Supportive company culture that values employee contributions
Full Job Description
Description

It's a great time to be a Ports and Maritime Senior Structural Engineer at Burns & McDonnell

Experienced structural engineering professionals are in high demand, so we work hard to attract and retain the best talent in the industry. If you are a proven senior structural engineer, welcome home to a team that will appreciate your ambition and provide you with the tools and resources you need to deliver critical infrastructure nationwide.

This individual will collaborate with our local and national teams to expand our ports and maritime practice, foster client relationships with commercial port authorities, terminal operators, shipping lines, and shipyards, and contribute to our national project execution capabilities.

The Senior Structural Engineer will lead the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting structural plans to meet budget constraints, design factors, and client needs.

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.
  • Participate in the development of project fees, schedules, scopes, budgets, staff planning and construction planning. Responsible for the effective management of change orders.
  • 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.
  • Quality review of production drawings
  • 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.
  • 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 in 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.
  • Perform other duties as assigned - Complies with all policies and standards

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.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Structural Engineering

Primary Location US-VA-Norfolk

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 254882

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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