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Senior Structural Engineer - Federal (Mid-Atlantic Region)
Burns & McDonnellArlington, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Aug 2026
Quick Overview
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
Description The Senior Structural Engineer will lead structural design project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects for government and military facilities. The Senior Structural Engineer will lead the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting structural plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.
Qualifications
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-VA-Arlington
Other Locations United States
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 262359
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JH #A&F
- Lead structural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
- Participate in the development of project schedule, scope, budget, and staffing planning.
- Applies expert knowledge of commonly used structural concepts, practices, codes and procedures within the structural engineering services industry.
- Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard design solutions.
- Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
- Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of materials.
- Leads field inspections, installation, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
- Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
- Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
- Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
- Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
- Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
- Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the structural engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
- Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
- Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
- Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications
- Bachelors in Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years of structural engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. OR
- Bachelors in Structural or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 7 years of structural engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. OR
- Masters in Structural Engineering and 6 years of structural engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.
- Must hold a valid Professional Engineer (PE or SE) license in the U.S.
- Ability to travel.
- Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
- Be able to obtain the credentials required for unescorted access to federal facilities, including eligibility for a security clearance.
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-VA-Arlington
Other Locations United States
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 262359
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JH #A&F
Skills
CAD
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