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Structural Engineer - Substation (Houston/Austin)
Burns & McDonnellHouston, USA
Apply **Description**
+ Design and analyze structural systems for substations, including steel support structures, structure foundations, equipment foundations, and control enclosure foundations, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as ASCE, AISC, and ACI.
+ Develop detailed foundation construction drawings, construction specifications, and steel structure detail drawings.
+ Perform structural calculations and finite element analysis for steel structures.
+ Perform foundation structural calculations for shallow and deep foundations.
+ Analyze substation rigid bus and insulators based on client requirements and applicable codes and standards (ASCE, IEEE).
+ Coordinate with civil engineers to understand the grading design to incorporate with the foundation scope.
+ Lead and mentor assistant-level engineers in the execution of engineering tasks and project deliverables.
+ Coordinate with electrical engineers and other disciplines to ensure the integration of civil/structural designs with overall substation design.
+ Participate in the company's quality program for all engineering designs and packages prior to issuing to clients.
+ Actively coordinate with procurement, construction, and project managers to ensure successful EPC project delivery.
+ Provide construction support by reviewing and responding to RFIs submitted from the field.
+ Perform site visits for project kick-off meetings, site investigations, and scoping opportunities.
+ Prepare engineering reports, technical specifications, construction specifications, and material takeoffs.
+ Ensure projects comply with client requirements, utility standards, and applicable codes and regulations.
+ Manage project schedules and budgets, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
**Qualifications**
+ Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of structural engineering experience required.
+ Or Bachelor’s degree in Structural or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 3 years of structural engineering experience required.
+ Master's Degree of Science degree in Structural Engineering and 2 years of structural engineering experience required.
+ Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques 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 in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
+ Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
+ Strong computer skills include structural analysis programs (e.g., RISA 3D), AutoCAD, ETABS, SAFE and BIM (e.g., Revit and Tekla).
+ Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
+ Engineers in Training-EIT Certification required.
+ Professional Engineering License preferred.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
**Job** Structural Engineering
**Primary Location** US-TX-Houston
**Other Locations** US-TX-Austin
**Schedule:** Full-time
**Travel:** Yes, 20 % of the Time
**Req ID:** 260894
**Job Hire Type** Experienced #LI-MG #T&D
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