Staff Structural Engineer - Aviation & Federal (Mid-Atlantic Region)
Burns & McDonnell · Virginia, United States · 1 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time
About the role
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 collaborate with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting structural plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.
Responsibilities
- Perform structural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
- Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects, including governmental and military facilities.
- Design structural components for project needs and requirements set forth by 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 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.
- 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.
- Ability to obtain 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.