Burns & McDonnell

Staff Structural Engineer - Mission Critical - Texas

Burns & McDonnell$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited program with 3 years of experience, or a Master's Degree with 2 years of experience.
  • Strong knowledge of structural engineering techniques, practices, and codes.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills essential for collaboration.
  • Ability to solve quantitative problems analytically and methodically.
  • Proficient in CAD software (AutoCAD, Revit) and structural analysis tools (RISA 3D, ETABS).
  • Attention to detail combined with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • EIT Certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Design structural projects from conceptual phase through completion while collaborating within project teams.
  • Modify and review production drawings for varied facilities including healthcare, industrial, and airports.
  • Design structural components according to project requirements set by managers.
  • Research and compile essential project-related data as directed by project teams.
  • Update drawings to ensure accuracy and compliance with specifications using CAD software.
  • Compile information for presentations and contract administration for various facility designs.
  • Conduct field inspections and calculations for public and private projects.

Benefits

  • Collaborative team environment with opportunities to work on diverse projects.
  • Continuous professional development and training in the latest engineering practices.
  • Exposure to a variety of projects across multiple sectors, enhancing skill diversity.
  • Ability to contribute to impactful projects in healthcare, government, and industrial sectors.
Full Job Description
Description

The Staff Structural Engineer will work on project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, 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: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
  • Design structural components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
  • Applies 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.
  • Compiles information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
  • Performs field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor Degree in Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program. and 3 years of structural engineering experience required or
  • Bachelor Degree Bachelor of Science in Structural or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 3 years of structural engineering experience required.
  • Master Degree of Science degree in Structural Engineering and 2 years of structural engineering experience required.
  • Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
  • Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Strong computer skills include structural analysis programs (e.g., RISA 3D), AutoCAD, ETABS, SAFE and BIM (e.g., Revit and Tekla).
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
  • Engineers in Training-EIT 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-TX-Dallas

Other Locations US-TX-Fort Worth, US-TX-Austin, US-TX-Houston

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 261897

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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