Burns & McDonnell

Staff Civil Structural Engineer - Ports & Maritime (Mid-Atlantic Region)

Burns & McDonnell$80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil, structural, or related engineering from an ABET-accredited program required.
  • 3-5 years of related professional experience in civil/structural engineering, preferably in a consulting environment.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain within a year; Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
  • Advanced knowledge of civil/structural engineering techniques and practices.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead civil/structural design from conceptual phase to completion.
  • Design and analyze civil/structural components for marine structures.
  • Conduct research and compile project-related data and reports.
  • Prepare and review engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Oversee field inspections, measurements, and calculations.
  • Mentor junior engineers and designers.
  • Present to clients and manage contract administration.

Benefits

  • Mentorship from experienced engineers.
  • Opportunity to work on innovative marine structure projects.
  • Involvement in design from conceptualization to execution.
  • Full-time position with some required travel.
  • Collaborative team environment.
Full Job Description
Description

The Staff Civil/Structural Engineer will be a key member of project teams, responsible for creating world-class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects with a focus on marine structures, including piers, wharfs, bulkheads, fender systems and other related structures. The Staff Civil/Structural Engineer will be a key driver on the project team, responsible for balancing design integrity with project constraints by developing civil and structural plans to meet technical requirements, budget and client needs.

We are seeking an engineer who is interested to
  • Work with Senior Civil/Structural Engineers and lead the civil/structural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
  • Design and analyze civil/structural components for a variety of projects.
  • Apply advanced knowledge of commonly used civil/structural engineering design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures.
  • Conduct research and compile project-related data, studies, and reports.
  • Prepare and review drawings, specifications, and other engineering documents.
  • Lead client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration.
  • Perform and oversee field inspections, measurements, and calculations.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in civil, structural, or related engineering field from an ABET-accredited program required or;
  • Bachelor's degree in civil, structural, or related engineering technology from an ABET-accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam required.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of related professional experience in civil/structural engineering, preferably in a consulting environment.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license is strongly preferred, or the ability to obtain one within a year. Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is required.
  • Advanced knowledge of standard civil/structural engineering techniques, principles, and procedures.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to work independently and lead tasks.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and engineering software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, RISA-3D, and other relevant analysis programs.
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without the need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

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 Civil Engineering

Primary Location US-VA-Norfolk

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 254879

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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