Senior Structural Engineer - Substation

Company: Burns & McDonnell
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

DescriptionBy aligning individual passions with opportunities, Burns & McDonnell provides unbridled professional growth for the best talent in the industry. Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to take control of their career potential by leading a multi-discipline team to address the challenges of North America's largest utilities. Opportunities may include but are not limited to:

• 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.Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from an ABET accredited program and licensure as a Professional Engineering (PE). Licensure as a Structural Engineer (SE) in the state of Illinois 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).Compensation$140,000.00-185,000.00 AnnuallyThe expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.BenefitsOur extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the page.Job: Structural EngineeringPrimary Location: US-IL-ChicagoSchedule: Full-timeTravel: Yes, 15 % of the TimeReq ID: 250795Job Hire Type: Experienced #LI-JH #T&D
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