Staff Fueling Structural Engineer - Aviation %26 Federal (Kansas City)

Job Summary

The Fueling Staff Structural Engineer will work on project teams to create world-class structural designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments supporting a variety of projects. This position supports the Aircraft Systems and Department of Defense (DoD) Business Lines within the Aviation & Federal Global Practice.

Burns & McDonnell is considered the leading consultant in the aircraft fueling industry. We are engaged in a variety of high-visibility design and construction projects at major airports and military installations worldwide. The Fueling Staff Structural Engineer will perform engineering and consulting services for private airlines, public airport, or city entities and the US Department of defense. Typical projects range in size and complexity from single tank and dispenser gas stations to million-barrel bulk fuel storage depots and fuel hydrant systems distributing millions of gallons of jet fuel per day. Many of our commercial projects are design-build with engineering support continuing through procurement and construction including direct coordination with construction teams and periodic on-site construction observation in addition to traditional construction administration services.

The Fueling Structural Engineer will work with project teams throughout the design and construction process, adapting structural plans accordingly to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.

Essential Functions

• Perform structural design of projects from conceptual phase through design completion.
• Design structural components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Applies strong knowledge of commonly used structural engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the structural engineering services industry.
• Research and compile project related data as required by the project managers.
• Compiles information for client presentations, shop drawing reviews, and construction administration for projects.
• Perform field inspections, measurements, and calculations for public and private clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all company policies and standards.