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AspectStructural Engineering TechnologyCivil Engineering
CredentialsAssociate's or Bachelor's in Structural Engineering TechnologyBachelor's in Civil Engineering, often with PE licensure
Work EnvironmentDesign firms, construction sites, laboratoriesDesign firms, construction sites, government agencies
Job FocusStructural analysis, drafting, material selectionBroader infrastructure projects, transportation, water resources

Structural Engineering Technicians primarily focus on structural analysis and drafting, supporting civil engineers. Civil Engineers have a broader scope, including infrastructure planning and project management. Both roles are essential in construction projects, but Structural Engineering Technicians typically work under civil engineers' supervision, specializing in structural components.

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Structural Engineer - Power (Multiple Locations)

Structural Engineer - Power (Multiple Locations)

Burns & McDonnell

Kansas City, MO • On-site

Full-time

Posted yesterday

Burns & McDonnell rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 49 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

4th of 78 rated construction

Job description

The Power Division focuses on the design and construction of power generation facilities, including fossil, hydrogen, solar, nuclear, and energy storage. Our experience also covers other types of heavy industrial facilities, such as decarbonization, mining, and gas compression. The project diversity that the Power Division offers a wide range of design, project execution, and construction experience.

Burns & McDonnell is seeking to hire an experienced Structural Engineer to join our team in our downtown Chicago, IL office. As a structural engineer, you will work on project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of power generation and industrial projects.  The Structural Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting structural plans according to budget constraints, design factors, industry standards, or client needs.

Responsibilities to include:

  • Perform structural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
  • Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects.
  • 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..
  • Performs field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Comply with all policies and standards.
  • Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or a related degree from an ABET-accredited program. May also have a bachelor's degree in Structural or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program and 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 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, 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.

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Burns & McDonnell assists clients of all sizes and industries by providing extensive physical services ranging from assessments, integrated security solutions, and large security architecture designs. Services we typically provide include security and safety system design, threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments, security surveys, security master planning, compliance to federal security programs, independent validation and verification of integrated security system operations, management of installation and maintenance, and staff augmentation to develop and implement facility management and protection processes.

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1898

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