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Burns & McDonnell

Assistant Structural Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell, Kansas City, MO, United States


Description

The Assistant Civil/Structural Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on a variety of projects. The Assistant Civil/Structural Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting civil plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.

Project work includes civil structural design of utility infrastructure including electrical substations, both overhead and underground transmission lines, pipelines, renewable facilities, and EV charging stations. The market is continuing to evolve due to technology advancements and policy changes. Projects partner with utilities to design, plan, and improve the modern electric grid. Civil Structural tasks within the group include:
  • Design of both shallow and deep foundations including slab foundations, mat foundations, spread footings, strip footings, drilled piers, and steel piles.
  • Design and analyze structures for utility infrastructure including electrical substations, pipelines, and EV charging stations.
  • Analyze rigid bus systems to assess the structural capacity of insulators and stress and deflection in the aluminum bus.
  • Design of oil containment systems for electrical equipment.
  • Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects.
  • Research and compile 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.
  • Communicate with design team for specific project requirements.
  • All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • 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.
  • Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
  • 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.
  • Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled

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Job Structural Engineering

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 242335

Job Hire Type New Grad #LI-CO #T&D