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.

Qualifications

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 ID : 251608

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JNH #T&D