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Assistant Structural Designer - Power (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell
Kansas, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025

Description

The Power global practice at Burns & McDonnell is seeking to hire a Structural Designer in our Kansas City, MO office. As an Assistant Structural Designer, you will assist in various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of proposal and construction documentation and structural plans as part of a project team. This position will work on various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.

  • 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.
  • 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 design on a variety of projects pertaining to industrial, manufacturing, and other clients ranging from facility modifications to new facilities.
  • Assist engineers and designers to perform 2D drafting and 3D modeling tasks. Design will be prepared using engineering standards and procedures.
  • 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 with initial rough designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects.
  • Assist with preparing structural calculations. Assist with interpreting and applying design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
  • Design and draft structural elements and details.
  • Complete and review design drawings within scope, budget and schedule.
  • Assist with schedules, budgets and project criteria into structural design and layouts.
  • Assist with organizing and maintaining all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Comply with all policies and standards

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in drafting technology or related field and 2 years related experience
  • OR associate degree and 3 years related experience
  • OR 4 years progressive detailing and design experience
  • Basic understanding of design software such as : AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla, and Excel to develop the design deliverables.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
  • This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled

    EEO / Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans

    Job Computer Aided Drafting & Design

    Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

    Schedule : Full-time

    Travel : Yes, 5 % of the Time

    Req ID : 250108

    Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DS #PWR

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