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Burns & McDonnell

Senior Structural Engineer - Substation (San Diego, Brea, Los Angeles, Walnut Cr

Burns & McDonnell, Brea, California, United States, 92631

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Senior Structural Engineer - Substation (San Diego, Brea, Los Angeles, Walnut Creek) at Burns & McDonnell. The role leads structural design for electrical substation projects and related work in the utility industry, supporting local clients in the California market. Responsibilities

Lead structural design of projects from conceptual phase through design completion to meet project needs and be guided by project managers. Lead and oversee rigid bus analysis and the design of electrical substation steel structures, equipment foundations, structure foundations and secondary oil containment. Perform design and analysis in California adhering to seismic requirements and IEEE 693 seismic qualifications. Lead a multidisciplinary team to ensure project success; present designs and proposals to clients, permitting authorities, and stakeholders. Coordinate with clients, contractors, and vendors; participate in project proposals and qualification statements to meet targets for financial performance and scope management. Train and mentor less experienced engineers in technical and professional development. Perform quality control reviews and ensure adherence to QA/QC processes. Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning, construction planning, and change-order management. Apply expert knowledge of structural concepts, codes and procedures; develop non-standard design solutions for complex projects. Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications. Build relationships with existing and new clients to develop new business opportunities and ensure customer satisfaction. Coordinate effectively with other engineering disciplines and comply with company and site safety policies. Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Professional Engineer (PE). Licensure in California and as a Structural Engineer (SE) preferred. Seven (7) years of substation structural engineering experience; consulting experience preferred. Master of Science in civil engineering may substitute for one year of experience. Ability to work methodically and analytically in a dynamic problem-solving environment; strong critical thinking skills. Knowledge of substation electrical physical design principles. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong computer skills (e.g., RISA 3D, RISA FDN, HILTI, MFAD, RAM Connection, Idea Statica). Strong knowledge of structural design codes (e.g., ASCE 113, CBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, IEEE 693). Experience leading discipline design for large projects and delegating tasks to team members; ability to lead and resolve issues in a team environment. Demonstrated critical thinking and attention to detail; facilitation, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills. Job Details

Job: Structural Engineering Primary Location: US-CA-San Diego Other Locations: US-CA-Brea, US-CA-Walnut Creek, US-CA-Los Angeles Schedule: Full-time Travel: Yes, 10% of the time Req ID: 253032 Job Hire Type: Experienced

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