Burns & McDonnell

Staff Structural Engineer - Aviation & Federal (Mid-Atlantic Region)

Burns & McDonnell • $88K — $105K *
Arlington, VA 22204In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Structural or related Engineering Technology (ABET-accredited) and 3 years of experience
  • Master's degree in Structural Engineering (Preferred)
  • Proficiency in engineering techniques and concepts
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and structural analysis/BIM/CAD software
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Ability to obtain federal access credentials and security clearance
  • EIT Certification required, PE Certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Perform structural designs from conceptual phase to completion
  • Modify and review production drawings for various projects
  • Design structural components based on project manager requirements
  • Apply knowledge of engineering principles, codes, and procedures
  • Research project-related data as needed
  • Update CAD drawings from senior engineers
  • Compile information for client presentations and contract administration
  • Conduct field inspections and measurements

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on government and military projects
  • Involvement in diverse project phases from design to construction
  • Collaboration with experienced project teams
  • Potential to gain security clearance
  • Professional development opportunities through project diversity
Full Job Description
Description

The Staff Structural Engineer will work on project teams to create world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments across a variety of government and military facilities. The Staff Structural Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting structural plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.
  • Perform structural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
  • Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects, including, but not limited to, governmental and military facilities.
  • Design structural components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
  • Apply strong knowledge of commonly used structural engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the structural engineering services industry.
  • Research and compile project-related data as required by the project managers.
  • Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD-related software.
  • Compile information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of governmental and military facilities.
  • Perform field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
  • Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in Structural or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, AND 3 years of structural engineering experience.
  • Master of Science degree in Structural Engineering (Preferred).
  • Strong knowledge and proficiency in standard engineering techniques, procedures, and concepts.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment; demonstrated critical thinking skills.
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, structural analysis programs (e.g., RISA 3D, ETABS, SAFE) and BIM/CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, and Tekla).
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Be able to obtain the credentials required for unescorted access to federal facilities, including eligibility for security clearance.
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification (Required).
  • Professional Engineering (PE) Certification (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-VA-Arlington

Other Locations United States

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 263919

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JH #A&F

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.
Learn more about Burns & McDonnell
Size
7,500 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1898
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