Structural Engineer - Power (Multiple Locations)
Burns & McDonnell’s Power Division designs and constructs power generation facilities—fossil, hydrogen, solar, nuclear, and energy storage—as well as other heavy industrial facilities such as decarbonization, mining, and gas compression projects. The division offers a wide range of design, project execution, and construction experience.
About the role
We are hiring an experienced Structural Engineer to join our team in downtown Chicago, IL. In this role, you will work on project teams to create world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments across power generation and industrial sectors. You will collaborate with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting structural plans to meet budget constraints, design factors, industry standards, and client needs.
Responsibilities
- Perform structural design from the conceptual phase through design completion.
- Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects.
- Design structural components based on project needs and requirements set by project managers.
- Apply strong knowledge of structural engineering concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures.
- Research and compile project-related data as required by project managers.
- Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections using multiple CAD-related software.
- Compile information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration.
- Perform field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or a related degree from an ABET-accredited program. Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in Structural or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program with successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
- A Master's Degree in Structural Engineering may substitute for 1 year of experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of structural engineering experience.
- Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment with demonstrated critical thinking skills.
- Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, structural analysis programs (e.g., RISA 3D), AutoCAD, and BIM (e.g., Tekla).
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license encouraged.
Pay
$100,000.00–160,000.00 yearly. The expected compensation range is based on individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and work location. The total annual compensation package includes a base salary and eligibility to participate in a discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.
Benefits
- Comprehensive insurance and disability coverage.
- Paid time off and wellness programs.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for eligible employees.
- 401(k) retirement program.
Schedule
Full-time with up to 25% travel.