Senior Structural Engineer - Substation (Richmond, VA)

Description By 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 Americau2019s largest utilities. Opportunities may include but 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 Engineer (PE). Licensure as a Structural Engineer (SE) 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). EEO/Disabled/Veterans Job Structural EngineeringPrimary Location US-VA-RichmondSchedule: Full-timeTravel: Yes, 25 % of the TimeReq ID: 251608Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JNH #T&D

Created: 2025-11-15