Assistant Civil Engineer — Design, CAD & Field Engineering

Burns & McDonnell; Greenville (SC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Greenville, SC is seeking an Assistant Civil Engineer to support licensed engineers on a wide range of projects including power, process, healthcare, airports, and government facilities. You will work with project teams through design and construction, helping adapt civil plans to budget and client needs.

The role emphasizes hands-on CAD work, data collection, and collaboration across disciplines, with opportunities for growth toward Engineer in Training.

Qualifications

• Assists in the civil design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
• Assists in designing civil components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Applies basic knowledge of commonly used civil engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the civil engineering services industry.
• Assists with research and compiles project related data as required by the project managers. Assists with compiling studies and reports.
• Assists with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
• Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
• Assists in performing field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist project teams to create world class civil designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments.
• Support design and construction phases by adapting civil plans to budget constraints and client needs.
• Assist with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for diverse facilities.
• Assist in field inspections and measurements for public and private clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

ABET accreditation preferred

Internship or related consulting experience

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

BIM (Revit)

Civil 3D

PLS/PLS-CADD

RISA-3D

MathCAD

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Greenville, SC is seeking an Assistant Civil Engineer to support licensed engineers on a wide range of projects including power, process, healthcare, airports, and government facilities. You will work with project teams through design and construction, helping adapt civil plans to budget and client needs.

The role emphasizes hands-on CAD work, data collection, and collaboration across disciplines, with opportunities for growth toward Engineer in Training.