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Burns & McDonnell

Assistant Structural Engineer

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A Structural Engineer designs and analyzes engineering and construction projects to ensure they are safe and structurally sound. They often specialize in particular types of structures, such as buildings, bridges, pipelines, industrial, tunnels, vehicles, ships, aircraft, or spacecraft.

$105,838 / year median in Pennsylvania

+10% projected growth

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Job:
Structural Engineering
Primary Location:
Conshohocken, PA
Schedule:
Full-time
Travel:
Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID:
264229 Apply Now Not Ready to Apply? Description The Assistant 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 including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government and military facilities. The Assistant Structural Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting structural plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs. Assists in the structural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion. Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities. Assists in designing structural components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers. Applies basic knowledge of commonly used structural engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the structural engineering services industry. Assists with research and compiles project related data as required by the project managers. Assists with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software. Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities. Assists in performing field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. Qualifications A bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or a related field from a recognized, accredited program. ABET accreditation strongly preferred. 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. Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred. Involvement on campus or in the community preferred. Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located. This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled. EEO/Disabled/Veterans Apply Now Not Ready to Apply? About Burns & McDonnell At Burns & McDonnell, you'll be empowered to build not just projects, but your career. Our expansive service offerings means stability, job security and incredible potential for growth. Move up the project management or sales cycle, or across departments and groups. Explore opportunities across our family of companies. Establish and achieve evolving goals along your career journey — all at the same company. Just choose your starting point and go. We take on the world's toughest challenges and use our skills, experience, and courage to solve them. Working from more than 75 offices globally , our professionals transform communities through the vital infrastructure that sustains and improves quality of life. We're proud to be a 100% employee-owned company and we invest in our most important resource — our people — with an industry-leading benefits package that supports physical, emotional and financial health. But being employee-owners means more to us than just the financial benefit. We all foster a culture of ownership, where each of us has a vested stake in the success of our company and one another. From robust training programs to a commitment to equal employment opportunities to all the ways we give back , our employee-owners help our clients, our industries and our communities thrive. It may be fine print, but it's also vitally important. Notice to
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