Burns & McDonnell

Description Water is our most valuable resource, and as an Assistant Structural Engineer in the Water Global Practice, you will play a key role in protecting and managing it. You will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams in creating world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments of water and wastewater infrastructure. This includes a variety of facilities such as treatment plants, pump stations, and hydraulic structures. The Assistant Structural Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting structural plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs. 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. Assists in designing structural components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by...

Description The Staff Pipeline Engineer will work on project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects for pipeline projects including transmission and distribution pipelines. The Staff Pipeline Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting pipeline plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs. Perform pipeline design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion. Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: projects including pipeline projects including transmission & distribution pipelines. Design pipeline components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers. Apply strong knowledge of commonly used pipeline engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes and procedures within the pipeline engineering...

Description The Senior Structural Engineer will work on project teams to create world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments across a variety of sectors, including power delivery, pipelines, and industrial facilities. The Senior Structural Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting structural plans to meet budget constraints, design requirements, or client needs. Perform structural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion. Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects, including, but not limited to, electrical substations, pipeline metering and regulating stations, and industrial facilities. Design structural components to meet the project's needs and requirements as set forth by the project managers. Apply strong knowledge of commonly used structural engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the civil...

Description The Power Division focuses on the design and construction of power generation facilities, including fossil, hydrogen, solar, nuclear, and energy storage. Our experience also covers other types of heavy industrial facilities, such as decarbonization, mining, and gas compression. The project diversity that the Power Division offers a wide range of design, project execution, and construction experience. Burns & McDonnell is seeking to hire an experienced Structural Engineer to join our team in our downtown Chicago, IL office. As a structural engineer, you will work on project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of power generation and industrial projects. The Structural Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting structural plans according to budget constraints, design factors, industry standards, or client needs. Responsibilities to include:...

Description It takes many skills to work on design-build and design-bid-build projects in the engineering and construction industry, from forming and maintaining excellent relationships with clients and partners to successfully delivering projects, staying in step with current and future regulations, and actively seeking out the next project. We are looking for experienced field engineers to join our leading-edge team, winning the highest-profile stormwater, wastewater and drinking water projects in northeast Illinois. Burns & McDonnell's Chicago Regional office is looking for a Staff Civil Engineer to support its growing presence in the Great Lakes water market. This is a position with the opportunity to travel across the Chicago region to projects during the construction phase. Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned firm that has regularly ranked on FORTUNE's List of 100 Best Companies to Work For, voted as a Best Place to Work in Illinois and has more than 60...

Description The Senior Transmission Engineer will lead the design of complex transmission line projects. Responsibilities will include project technical oversight, providing technical expertise and leading technical design staff. This position will be a recognized industry leader in transmission line design and provide best practices for related projects. Lead transmission design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers including EFM, Conductor Sizing, Induction, Impedance, Losses and Voltage Drop design. Prepare transmission equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations. Lead economic conductor selection studies, lightning performance and grounding calculations/studies. Lead calculations for required electrical clearances based on NESC or other applicable codes and...

Description Burns & McDonnell is seeking to hire a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support our Power global practice. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead mechanical design project teams to create world class designs for both new and existing power generation facilities. These design projects will enhance power production at several types of facilities including traditional gas generation (simple cycle, combined cycle, reciprocating engines), renewable generation (solar thermal, solar photovoltaic, hydro, hydrogen) and energy storage (lithium-ion batteries, flow batteries). The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead the project team throughout the design, procurement, and construction process, adapting mechanical plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs. Job Duties: Lead mechanical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers. Applies...

Description Responsible for substation engineering and consulting services for clients across the US and internationally. Main responsibilities include creating electrical protection & control and/or physical layout design deliverables. Projects range in size, complexity, and voltage class from small distribution facility upgrades to large transmission projects. This position can influence the future of the resiliency, reliability, and economic operation of the electric grid. Principal responsibilities include the design of high voltage (13kV-500kV) electrical substations. Areas of design and responsibilities include leading and executing the following: Preparation of proposals and scope development, including conceptual designs and execution plans. Prepare engineering cost and labor estimates and schedules. Physical substation design including yard layouts, plans, sections and details, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and...

Description The Staff Structural Engineer will work on project teams to create world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments across a variety of sectors, including power delivery, pipelines, and industrial facilities. The Staff Structural Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting structural plans to meet budget constraints, design requirements, or client needs. Perform structural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion. Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects, including, but not limited to, electrical substations, pipeline metering and regulating stations, and industrial facilities. Design structural components to meet the project's needs and requirements as set forth by the project managers. Apply strong knowledge of commonly used structural engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the civil...

Description Burns & McDonnell's Power global practice is seeking to hire an experienced Electrical Engineer in the listed office location. The Power Division focuses on the design and construction of power generation facilities, including fossil, hydrogen, solar, nuclear, and energy storage. Projects also include other types of heavy industrial facilities, such as decarbonization, mining, and gas compression. The project diversity offers a wide range of design and project execution experiences on both multi-discipline and electrical-only projects. Engineered systems include the electrical interconnect to the bulk power grid and all auxiliary electric power equipment in the facility. Equipment includes rotating machines, such as generators and motors, solar photovoltaic panels, inverters, energy storage systems, such as batteries, large power transformers, generator circuit breakers, isolated phase bus duct, non-segregated phase bus duct, switchgear, motor control centers,...