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Burns & McDonnell · 1 day ago

Senior Structural Engineer - Substation (Richmond, VA)

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead a multi-discipline team addressing the challenges of North America’s largest utilities. The role involves innovating project approaches, mentoring less experienced engineers, and overseeing the design of electrical substation structures.

ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Professional Engineer (PE)Structural Engineer (SE)Substation structural engineeringRisa3DSTAADMathcadAnalytical skillsCritical thinkingWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

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)

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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