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Burns & McDonnell · 1 week ago

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

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$105K/yr - $220K/yr

7+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell is a company focused on providing engineering solutions in the utility industry. The Senior Structural Engineer will lead design project teams for electrical substations, ensuring code compliance and managing project schedules and budgets while delivering excellent client service.

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Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Leading structural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are led by project managers

Leading and overseeing rigid bus analysis and the design of electrical substation steel structures, equipment foundations, structure foundations and secondary oil containment

Performing design and analysis in the state of California adhering to seismic requirements and IEEE 693 seismic qualifications

Leading a team of multi-discipline professionals to ensure project success

Presenting designs and proposals to clients, permitting authorities, public interest groups, etc

Providing support for our clients during construction

Corresponding and/or meeting with clients, contractors, and vendors

Leading project proposal and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance and scope management

Training and mentoring less experienced engineers in their technical and professional development

Performing quality control reviews and responsible for QA/QC process adherence

Participating in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders

Applying expert knowledge of commonly used structural concepts, practices, codes and procedures within the structural engineering services industry

Applying knowledge and experience to complex projects and finding non-standard design solutions

Preparing and presenting technical reports for clients and industry publications

Building positive relationships with existing and new clients to further develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met

Responsible for effective communication and coordination with other engineering disciplines

Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies

Qualification

Professional Engineer (PE)Structural Engineer (SE)Substation structural engineeringStructural design codesRISA 3DRISA FDNHILTIRAM ConnectionIdea StaticaTeam buildingCommunicationCritical thinkingProblem-solving

Required

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. Master of Science degree in civil 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

Knowledge in 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 in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of structural design codes (e.g., ASCE 113, CBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, IEEE 693)

Experience with 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

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement program

Company

Burns & McDonnell

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Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.

Founded in 1898

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.burnsmcd.com

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