Posted 2mo ago

Structural Engineer - Substation (Houston)

@ Burns & McDonnell
Houston, Texas, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Design foundations, Coordinate with disciplines, Lead engineers
Requirements Summary:Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or ABET-accredited program with 3 years of structural engineering experience; FE/ETP or EIT required; strong communication and software skills.
Technical Tools Mentioned:AutoCAD, ETABS, RISA 3D, SAFE, Revit, Tekla, Microsoft Office
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Job 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. 

  • 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.

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