Burns Engineering, Inc. · 2 days ago
Senior Structural Engineer-Facilities & Infrastructure
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expBurns Engineering, Inc. is a nationally respected provider of specialized engineering services focused on complex transportation and critical infrastructure projects. The Senior Structural Engineer will perform highly complex technical engineering tasks, develop engineering systems and designs, and mentor early and mid-career staff while ensuring adherence to technical policies during project execution.
Civil EngineeringConsultingInformation TechnologyInfrastructure
Responsibilities
Develop discipline specific engineering systems, designs, approaches, and solutions for highly complex, large projects. Consult Principals Engineers and Chief Engineers when needed
Sign and seal engineering drawings
Set technical direction for specific discipline on projects, determine discipline work tasks and flow, delegate design elements to Engineers and Designers while retaining most complex, high value tasks for self
Mentor early and mid-career work through on-the-job training. When requested, partner with Learning & Development Lead to create and deliver training content
Perform specific engineering studies and design analyses and assist the Project Manager in establishing budgets, cost estimates, and project schedules
Develop innovative technical solutions and engineering methods to enhance efficiency, quality, and production
Provide guidance to a project’s overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters
Ensure Burns (and, when applicable, a client’s) technical policies and procedures are practiced during the execution of projects for clients
Assists Project Managers in the coordination of project designs with other disciplines including attendance at project meetings
Review drawings, RFIs, and records of changes and communicate directly with suppliers, contractors, and client representatives as required
Performs on-site inspections during construction and coordinates design requirements with contractors and equipment suppliers
Oversee the scoping, implementation and design of plans by maintaining the team’s schedule of project deliverable milestones, billing objectives, and activity codes
Assists in proposal writing and client presentations for future work
Act as an expert technical resource with clients and external partners
Actively participates in professional organizations and/or client groups where the technical reputation and image of the firm may be enhanced
Research, apply and retain design analyses, calculations, engineering methodology and codes, and equipment selection criteria of high complexity
Perform all tasks in compliance with Burns (and, when applicable, a client’s) standards, policies, procedures, and engineering codes
Perform all tasks efficiently, accurately, within the allotted project hours, and complete tasks on or before the due date
Complete special duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A minimum 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
PE is required at this level
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Company
Burns Engineering, Inc.
Burns Engineering is a civil engineering company that specializes in engineering design and management consulting services
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
OceanSound Partners
2025-12-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Matthew Burns
CEO/President
William Mecaughey
Chief Financial Officer
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