Senior Structural Engineer - Substation; Richmond, VA

Description

By aligning individual passions with opportunities, Burns & McDonnell provides unbridled professional growth for the best talent in the industry. Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior 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 not limited to:

• Innovating project approach to optimize safety, schedule, and profitability.
• Training and mentoring less experienced engineers in their technical and professional development.
• Performing quality control reviews.
• Leading/Overseeing rigid bus analysis and the design of electrical substation steel structures, equipment foundations, structure foundations and secondary oil containment.
• Providing support for our clients during construction.
• Performing field inspections and compliance documentation.
• Leading a team of multi-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.
• Leading project proposal efforts.
• Advancing into leadership roles.

• Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program and licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE). Licensure as a Structural Engineer (SE) strongly preferred.
• Seven (7) years of substation structural engineering experience, consulting preferred. Master of Science degree in structural engineering may be substituted for one (1) year experience.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a dynamic, quantitative problem‑solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Strong knowledge in standard structural engineering techniques and principles.
• Knowledge in substation electrical physical design principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills (e.g. Risa3D, STAAD, Mathcad).

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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-VA-Richmond

Schedule:

Full-time

Travel:
Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req

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