Structural Engineer - Aviation & Federal; Atlanta

Staff Structural Engineer – Aviation & Federal (Atlanta) – Burns & Mc Donnell

Burns & McDonnell is an award‑winning engineering, architectural, construction, environmental and consulting services firm founded in 1898 and 100% employee‑owned. We plan, design, construct and manage projects worldwide to help our clients succeed.

We are looking for a unique structural engineer who brings both technical design experience and an entrepreneurial spirit. You will work on projects such as airports, military training facilities, federal laboratories, and more, engaging directly with clients and end‑users.

• Perform structural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, government, 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 power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airport, educational institution, commercial, government, and military facilities.
• Perform field observations, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural Engineering or related ABET‑accredited program and 4 years of structural engineering experience, or
• Bachelor of Science in Structural Engineering Technology from an ABET‑accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 4 years of structural engineering experience, or
• Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering and 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 structural analysis programs (e.g., RISA 3D), AutoCAD, ETABS, SAFE, and BIM tools (Revit, Tekla).
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Engineers in Training (EIT) certification is preferred.

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Atlanta, GA
• Other Locations: United States (remote as needed)
• Schedule: Full‑time
• Travel: Yes, 10 % of the time
• Req : 254924
• Hire Type: Experienced – Aviation & Federal

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.