Description By aligning individual passions with opportunities, Burns & McDonnell provides unbridled professional growth for the industry's best talent. Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Structural Engineer to take control of their career potential by leading a multi-discipline team to address the challenges of North America's largest utilities.
Opportunities may include, but are not limited to:
- Thinking creatively to address the complex challenges faced by the largest utilities in North America.
- Performing rigid bus analysis and the design of electrical substation steel structures, equipment foundations, and secondary oil containment.
- Being mentored by more experienced engineers.
- Providing support for our clients during construction.
- Performing field inspections and compliance documentation.
- Leading a team of single-discipline 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.
- Participating in project proposal efforts.
- Advancing into leadership roles.
Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a directly related field from an ABET-accredited program and three (3) years of structural engineering experience in the areas listed below.
Alternatively, a Master's degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a directly related field from an ABET-accredited program and two (2) years of structural engineering experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, plus three (3) years of described experience in the areas listed below, is acceptable.
- Performing rigid bus analysis and the design of electrical substation steel structures, equipment foundations, and secondary oil containment.
- Developing performance and material specifications
- Strong knowledge of standard structural engineering techniques and procedures.
- Strong knowledge of structural design codes (e.g., IBC, AISC, ACI, ASCE 7). Experience with ASCE 113 strongly preferred.
- Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
- Strong knowledge of structural analysis programs (e.g., RISA 3D, STAAD Pro, ETABS, SAFE).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit, Tekla).
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
- Strong attention to detail, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Performing field inspections and compliance documentation.
- Being part of or leading a team of single-discipline professionals to ensure project success.
Compensation $105,000.00-155,000.00 Yearly
The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.
Benefits Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Structural Engineering
Primary Location US-IL-Chicago
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time
Req ID: 260818
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D
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