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Senior Structural Engineer - Substation

Burns & McDonnell
full-time
Detroit, MI
Posted 10/22/2026

Job Description

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 America’s largest utilities. Opportunities may include, but are 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-disciplinary 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's Degree in Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 7 years of structural engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.

  • 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 7 years of structural engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.

  • Or Master's Degree in Structural Engineering and 6 years of structural engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.

  • Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.

  • Strong knowledge of structural design codes (e.g., IBC, AISC, ACI, ASCE7).

  • Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead the execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.

  • Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.

  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.

  • Ability to travel.

  • Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

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

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Structural Engineering

Primary Location US-MI-Detroit

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 260312

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D

About the job

Job Type

full-time

Location

Detroit, MI

Category

Structural

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