Structural Designer - Power; Kansas

Description

The Power global practice at Burns & McDonnell is seeking to hire a Structural Designer in our Kansas City, MO office. As a Structural Designer, you will assist in various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of proposal and construction documentation and structural plans as part of a project team. This position will work on various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.

• Assist in preparing detailed construction drawings for steel and reinforced concrete structures using structural specifications, engineering calculations, sketches, detailed drawings, and design information according to project standards and procedures.

• Assist with a full range of drawing production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.

• Assist with design on a variety of projects pertaining to industrial, manufacturing, and other clients ranging from facility modifications to new facilities.

• Assist engineers and designers to perform 2D drafting and 3D modeling tasks. Design will be prepared using engineering standards and procedures.

• Assist with a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various components and refining rough sketches.

• Assist with initial rough designs or sketches and redlines or mark‑ups on ongoing projects.

• Assist with preparing structural calculations. Assist with interpreting and applying design codes and specifications related to design requirements.

• Design and draft structural elements and details.

• Complete and review design drawings within scope, budget and schedule.

• Assist with schedules, budgets and project criteria into structural design and layouts.

• Assist with organizing and maintaining all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project‑related information in a logical and well‑structured manner.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Comply with all policies and standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in drafting technology or related field and 2 years related experience.

• OR associate degree and 3 years related experience.

• OR 4 years progressive detailing and design experience.

• Basic understanding of design software such as:
  AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla, and Excel to develop the design deliverables.

• Basic knowledge in design, calculations and design systems.

• Basic knowledge in the theory and practices of structural discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.

• Ability to work collaboratively with others (Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-disciplined project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, and attention to detail.

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

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Computer Aided Drafting & Design

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req : 260004

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-VR #PWR