Senior Structural Engineer - Substation; San Diego, Brea, Los Angeles, Walnut Creek

Join Burns & McDonnell as a Senior Structural Engineer - Substation in San Diego, Brea, Los Angeles, or Walnut Creek.

The Senior Structural Engineer will lead structural design project teams to create world-class designs for new projects, existing rebuilds, and redevelopments on a variety of electrical substation and related projects in the utility industry.

• Lead structural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Lead and oversee rigid bus analysis and the design of electrical substation steel structures, equipment foundations, structure foundations, and secondary oil containment.
• Perform design and analysis in the state of California adhering to seismic requirements and IEEE 693 seismic qualifications.
• Lead a team of multi-discipline professionals to ensure project success.
• Present designs and proposals to clients, permitting authorities, public interest groups, etc.
• Correspond and/or meet with clients, contractors, and vendors.
• Lead project proposal and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance and scope management.
• Train and mentor less experienced engineers in their technical and professional development.
• Perform quality control reviews and ensure QA/QC process adherence.
• Participate in the development of project schedule, scope, budget, staffing planning, and construction planning.
• Apply expert knowledge of commonly used structural concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the structural engineering services industry.
• Apply knowledge and experience to complex projects and find non-standard design solutions.
• Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
• Build positive relationships with existing and new clients to further develop new business opportunities.
• Ensure customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with other engineering disciplines.
• Comply with company and site safety policies.

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in California and as a Structural Engineer (SE) preferred.
• Seven (7) years of substation structural engineering experience. Consulting experience preferred.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a dynamic, quantitative problem-solving environment with demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of substation electrical physical design principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills (e.g., RISA 3D, RISA FDN, HILTI, MFAD, RAM Connection, Idea Statica).
• Expert knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of structural design codes (e.g., ASCE 113, CBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, IEEE 693).
• Experience leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.

The expected compensation range for this position is $ - $ per year. Our extensive benefits package includes insurance, disability, time off, wellness programs, and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

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