Assistant Structural Engineer - Aviation & Federal (Roanoke)

Overview

Assist licensed engineers with structural design and project tasks across various facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• research
• structural design
• cad drafting
• field inspection
• component design
• client presentation

Tasks

-Assists with research and compiles project related data as required by the project managers. -Assists in the structural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion. -Assists with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software. -Assists in performing field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients. -Assists in designing structural components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers. -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 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. -Complies with all policies and standards.

Requirements

• eit certification
• bachelor engineering
• fe exam
• risa
• autocad
• revit

What You Bring

-Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills. -Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred. -Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills. -Applies basic knowledge of commonly used structural engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the structural engineering services industry. -Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred. -Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred. -Bachelor Degree in Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program required or; -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. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills. -Demonstrated leadership skills. -Basic computer skills include structural analysis programs (e.g., RISA), AutoCAD and BIM (e.g., Revit and Tekla). -Bachelor Degree in Structural or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam required. -Basic knowledge in standard structural engineering techniques, principles and procedures. -Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).

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About Burns & Mcdonnell

-The firm grew steadily from municipal roots, evolving into a global design‑build leader with integrated engineering, architecture, and construction services. -Headquartered in Kansas City, it has expanded its operations to more than 75 offices worldwide, including locations in the US, Canada, UK, UAE, India, and the Middle East. -It specializes in sectors such as water, power, transportation, aviation, manufacturing, and oil & gas, undertaking projects ranging from airports to chemical facilities. -Its full‑service model encompasses consulting, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, ensuring seamless project delivery from concept to operation. -The company is 100% employee‑owned, following a significant employee buyout in the 1980s that redefined its trajectory.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-must be legally authorized to work permanently; no sponsorship provided.