Senior Structural Engineer - Substation

About the role

Burns & McDonnell seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to lead a multi-discipline team addressing the challenges of North America’s largest utilities.

Responsibilities

• Innovating project approach to optimize safety, schedule, and profitability.
• Training and mentoring less experienced engineers in their technical and professional development.
• Performing quality control reviews.
• Leading/Overseeing rigid bus analysis and the design of electrical substation steel structures, equipment foundations, structure foundations, and secondary oil containment.
• Providing support for clients during construction.
• Performing field inspections and compliance documentation.
• Leading a team of multi-disciplinary professionals to ensure project success.
• Presenting designs and proposals to clients, permitting authorities, public interest groups, etc.
• Corresponding and/or meeting with clients, contractors, and vendors.
• Leading project proposal efforts.
• Advancing into leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 7 years of structural engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.
• Or Bachelor's Degree in Structural or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 7 years of structural engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.
• Or Master's Degree in Structural Engineering and 6 years of 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 the 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.

Pay

This position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Schedule

The role is full-time with occasional travel required.