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Assistant Structural Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell
Kansas, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/4/2026
Description

The Assistant Civil/Structural Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on a variety of projects. The Assistant Civil/Structural Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting civil plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs. 

Project Work Includes Civil Structural Design Of Utility Infrastructure Including Electrical Substations, Both Overhead And Underground Transmission Lines, Pipelines, Renewable Facilities, And EV Charging Stations. The Market Is Continuing To Evolve Due To Technology Advancements And Policy Changes. Projects Partner With Utilities To Design, Plan, And Improve The Modern Electric Grid. Civil Structural Tasks Within The Group Include

  • Assist with the design of both shallow and deep foundations including slab foundations, mat foundations, spread footings, strip footings, drilled piers, and steel piles.
  • Assist with the design and analysis of structures for utility infrastructure including electrical substations, pipelines, and EV charging stations.
  • Assist with the analysis of rigid bus systems to assess the structural capacity of insulators and stress and deflection in the aluminum bus.
  • Assist with the design of oil containment systems for electrical equipment.
  • Assist in modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects.
  • Assist in researching and compiling project related data as required.
  • Assist in preparing studies and design reports.
  • Assist in the construction execution including development of construction specifications & cost estimate preparation.
  • Assists in the structural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
  • 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 in designing structural components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
  • Applies basic knowledge of commonly used structural engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the structural engineering services industry.
  • Assists with research and compiles project related data as required by the project managers.
  • Assists with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
  • 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.
  • Assists in performing field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor Degree in Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program required or;
  • Bachelor Degree in Structural or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam required.
  • Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
  • Basic knowledge in standard structural engineering techniques, principles 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 computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Basic computer skills include structural analysis programs (e.g., RISA), AutoCAD and BIM (e.g., Revit and Tekla).
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills.
  • Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.
  • Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
  • Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
  • 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.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

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Job Structural Engineering

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 252456

Job Hire Type New Grad #T&D

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