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Burns & McDonnell · 7 hours ago

Assistant Structural Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Kansas City)

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Burns & McDonnell is a company that provides engineering and consulting services, and they are seeking an Assistant Civil/Structural Engineer to assist project teams in creating designs for utility infrastructure projects. The role involves supporting the design and analysis of structures, preparing studies, and assisting in construction execution under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Janie Failor

Responsibilities

Assist with the design of both shallow and deep foundations including slab foundations, mat foundations, spread footings, strip footings, drilled piers, and steel piles

Assist with the design and analysis of structures for utility infrastructure including electrical substations, pipelines, and EV charging stations

Assist with the analysis of rigid bus systems to assess the structural capacity of insulators and stress and deflection in the aluminum bus

Assist with the design of oil containment systems for electrical equipment

Assist in modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects

Assist in researching and compiling project related data as required

Assist in preparing studies and design reports

Assist in the construction execution including development of construction specifications & cost estimate preparation

Assists in the structural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion

Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities

Assists in designing structural components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers

Applies basic knowledge of commonly used structural engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the structural engineering services industry

Assists with research and compiles project related data as required by the project managers

Assists with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software

Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities

Assists in performing field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Qualification

Structural EngineeringAutoCADRISABIM RevitBIM TeklaFundamentals of Engineering (FE)Team buildingCommunicationCritical thinkingAttention to detailProblem solvingLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor Degree in Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program required or

Bachelor Degree in Structural or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam required

Basic knowledge in standard structural engineering techniques, principles and procedures

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills

Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)

Basic computer skills include structural analysis programs (e.g., RISA), AutoCAD and BIM (e.g., Revit and Tekla)

Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills

Demonstrated leadership skills

Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located