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Burns & McDonnell · 7 hours ago

Structural Designer - Power (Kansas City)

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell is seeking to hire a Structural Designer in their Kansas City, MO office. The role involves assisting in various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, and preparation of construction documentation as part of a project team.

ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing detailed construction drawings for steel and reinforced concrete structures using structural specifications, engineering calculations, sketches, detailed drawings, and design information according to project standards and procedures

Assist with a full range of drawing production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity

Assist with design on a variety of projects pertaining to industrial, manufacturing, and other clients ranging from facility modifications to new facilities

Assist engineers and designers to perform 2D drafting and 3D modeling tasks. Design will be prepared using engineering standards and procedures

Assist with a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various components and refining rough sketches

Assist with initial rough designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects

Assist with preparing structural calculations. Assist with interpreting and applying design codes and specifications related to design requirements

Design and draft structural elements and details

Complete and review design drawings within scope, budget and schedule

Assist with schedules, budgets and project criteria into structural design and layouts

Assist with organizing and maintaining all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner

Performs other duties as assigned

Comply with all policies and standards

Qualification

AutoCADRevitTeklaStructural DesignAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in drafting technology or related field and 2 years related experience

OR associate degree and 3 years related experience

OR 4 years progressive detailing and design experience

Basic understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla, and Excel to develop the design deliverables

Basic knowledge in design, calculations and design systems

Basic knowledge in the theory and practices of structural discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks

Ability to work collaboratively with others (Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-disciplined project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives

Excellent written & verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail

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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