Burns & McDonnell

Staff Structural Engineer - Substation (San Juan, Puerto Rico)

Burns & McDonnell$70K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 3 years of structural engineering experience required.
  • Or Bachelor's degree in Structural or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, with 3 years of structural engineering experience required.
  • Master 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.
  • Proficient in standard engineering software applications including RISA 3D, AutoCAD, ETABS, SAFE, and BIM tools like Revit and Tekla.
  • Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Perform structural design of projects from conceptual phase to completion.
  • Modify and review production drawings for various facilities such as power plants and healthcare institutions.
  • Design structural components based on project managers’ requirements.
  • Research and compile project-related data as instructed by project managers.
  • Update engineering drawings to reflect corrections made by senior engineers.
  • Compile information for presentations, drawing reviews, and contract administration.
  • Conduct field inspections, measurements, or calculations for clients.

Benefits

  • Opportunities to work on a variety of projects across multiple sectors including healthcare, government, and military facilities.
  • Exposure to both design and construction phases of projects, facilitating comprehensive experience.
  • Access to cutting-edge design tools and software.
  • Collaborative team environment allowing for skill development and mentoring.
  • Potential for further education and certification support.
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's degree in Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 3 years of structural engineering experience required.
  • Or Bachelor's degree in Structural or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program, successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 3 years of structural engineering experience required.
  • Master 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-PR-San Juan

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 261786

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-HMH #T&D

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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