Structural Engineer - Bridges; Kansas

About the Company

Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is an award-winning engineering, architectural, construction, environmental, and consulting services firm. We are 100% employee‑owned, with regional and project offices nationwide.

We are seeking a Structural Engineer (Bridges) to join our Kansas City, Missouri office. This opportunity may also be available in other offices for the right candidate.

• Work with a multi‑discipline team of engineers and technicians on the analysis, design, and plan production for structural projects, primarily bridge projects.
• Ensure design quality and accuracy of engineering plans within desired budget and scope; adhere to QA/QC processes.
• Achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
• Perform a variety of structural bridge design tasks, including geometrics and layout, steel and concrete superstructures, foundations of all types, bridge hydraulics, bridge inspection and load rating, construction engineering, specifications and cost estimates.
• Serve as a task lead for structural bridge design tasks and quality reviews.
• Makes independent decisions on engineering problems and selects appropriate structural solutions that are cost‑effective and constructible.
• Apply theoretical knowledge and technical experience to tackle uncommon and complex structural configurations.
• Participate in project team meetings and communicate effectively with project team members.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, with an emphasis in structural engineering;
  Master’s degree with an emphasis in structural engineering strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years related experience, up to 20 years, in a variety of engineering projects. Position will be assigned based on experience level and duration.
• Must be a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or be on track to take the PE exam. Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) or on track to take the SE exam is desirable.
• Bridge inspection certification desirable.
• Candidate must possess advanced technical proficiency, critical thinking skills, and problem‑solving ability.
• Experience with the design of different bridge components including superstructures, substructures, and foundations.
• Experience executing engineering designs with aid of software such as Open Bridge, MDX, RISA, MIDAS or equivalent.
• Knowledge of CADD software including Bentley Micro Station.

Job Title:

Structural Engineer (Bridges)

Location:

Kansas City, Missouri

Schedule:

Full‑time
Travel:
Yes, 25% of the time
Job Hire Type:
Experienced #TRN

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

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