Senior Structural Engineer - Power (Multiple Locations)
Burns & McDonnell · Chicago, IL · 2 mo ago
Engineering$145k–$210k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Senior Structural Engineer will lead structural design project teams to create world-class designs for various types of projects including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government, and military facilities.
Responsibilities
- Lead structural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements set forth by the project managers.
- Prepare structural equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
- Review structural vendor drawings; data interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, detailers, designers.
- Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget, staffing planning, and construction planning.
- Responsible for effective management of change orders.
- Applies expert knowledge of commonly used structural concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the structural engineering services industry.
- Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard design solutions.
- Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project-related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD-related software.
- Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design-related installation issues, calculations, field inspections, and testing of materials.
- Lead field inspections, installation, measurements, or calculations 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.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program, and 7 years structural engineering experience required.
- Or Bachelor's degree in Structural or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 7 years structural engineering experience required.
- Or Master's degree in Structural Engineering and 6 years structural engineering experience required.
- EPC project experience preferred.
- Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
- Strong knowledge of structural design codes (e.g., IBC, AISC, ACI, ASCE7).
- Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members.
- Ability to lead 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 preferred.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program, and 7 years structural engineering experience required.
- Or Bachelor's degree in Structural or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 7 years structural engineering experience required.
- Or Master's degree in Structural Engineering and 6 years structural engineering experience required.
- EPC project experience preferred.
- Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
- Strong knowledge of structural design codes (e.g., IBC, AISC, ACI, ASCE7).
- Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members.
- Ability to lead 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 preferred.
Skills
- Structural Engineering
- Project Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Technical Writing
- Team Leadership
- Quality Assurance
- Computer Skills (Microsoft Office Suite)
Benefits
- Disability Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plans
- Wellness Programs
Pay
$145,000.00 - $210,000.00 yearly
Schedule
Full-time
Travel
Yes, 25% of the Time
Req ID
260547
Job Hire Type
Experienced
Primary Location
US-CO-Denver
Other Locations
- US-MO-Saint Louis
- US-MO-Kansas City
- US-AZ-Phoenix
- US-TX-Houston
- US-NC-Raleigh
- US-FL-Orlando
- US-NC-Charlotte
- US-MI-Detroit
- US-IL-Chicago
- US-OH-Columbus