Assistant Civil Engineer: Power Transmission Design

Burns & McDonnell; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in San Juan, PR seeks an Assistant Civil Engineer to support project teams from concept through design completion across diverse sectors. You will assist with civil design, CAD drawings, data collection, and client presentations under supervision of a licensed engineer.

Ideal candidates have a Civil Engineering degree (ABET preferred), internships, and strong communication. The role offers full-time, on-site work and growth within a global engineering firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Internship or related consulting experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge in standard civil engineering techniques, principles and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Engineers in Training (EIT) certification preferred.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently 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 various facilities.
• Assists in designing civil components per project manager requirements.
• Applies basic civil engineering concepts, principles and procedures.
• Assists with research and data collection for studies and reports.
• Assists with correcting and updating CAD drawings across CAD software.
• Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration.
• Assists in field inspections, measurements or calculations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Leadership

Attention to detail

Team building

Collaboration

Problem solving

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

ABET accreditation preferred

GPA 3.0+ strongly preferred

Internship/related consulting experience preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

BIM (Revit)

Civil 3D

PLS

PLS-CADD

RISA-3D

MathCAD

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in San Juan, PR seeks an Assistant Civil Engineer to support project teams from concept through design completion across diverse sectors. You will assist with civil design, CAD drawings, data collection, and client presentations under supervision of a licensed engineer.

Ideal candidates have a Civil Engineering degree (ABET preferred), internships, and strong communication. The role offers full-time, on-site work and growth within a global engineering firm.