Structural Designer - Power (Kansas City)

Overview

Support structural design, drafting, calculations, and documentation for steel and concrete projects.

Key Responsibilities

• drawing management
• structural calculations
• design review
• 3d modeling
• construction drawings
• design codes

Tasks

-Assist with organizing and maintaining all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner. -Comply with all policies and standards. -Assist with design on a variety of projects pertaining to industrial, manufacturing, and other clients ranging from facility modifications to new facilities. -Assist with preparing structural calculations. Assist with interpreting and applying design codes and specifications related to design requirements. -Complete and review design drawings within scope, budget and schedule. -Assist with a full range of drawing production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity. -Assist with schedules, budgets and project criteria into structural design and layouts. -Assist with a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various components and refining rough sketches. -Assist engineers and designers to perform 2D drafting and 3D modeling tasks. Design will be prepared using engineering standards and procedures. -Assist with initial rough designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects. -Design and draft structural elements and details. -Assist in preparing detailed construction drawings for steel and reinforced concrete structures using structural specifications, engineering calculations, sketches, detailed drawings, and design information according to project standards and procedures.

Requirements

• autocad
• revit
• tekla
• bachelor's
• 4 years
• collaboration

What You Bring

-Ability to work collaboratively with others (Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-disciplined project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives. -OR 4 years progressive detailing and design experience. -OR associate degree and 3 years related experience. -Excellent written & verbal communication skills. -Basic understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla, and Excel to develop the design deliverables. -Bachelor’s degree in drafting technology or related field and 2 years related experience. -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail -Basic knowledge in design, calculations and design systems. -Basic knowledge in the theory and practices of structural discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.

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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.

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