Assistant Civil Engineer - Design, Field & CAD

Burns & McDonnell

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 115,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

PTO including HFWA compliance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement program

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Civil Engineer in Denver, CO to support project teams from design through construction. You will assist with civil design, drawings, and data collection across power, process, healthcare, airports, education, and government projects.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and strong communication, analytical, and CAD skills. Internship/ABET exposure preferred; position offers a base salary with potential incentive considerations.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from a recognized, accredited program. ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
Basic knowledge in standard civil engineering techniques, principles and procedures.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
Basic computer skills (e.g. AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and civil analysis programs.
Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.
Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

Responsibilities

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.