Assistant Civil Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Phoenix)

Burns & McDonnell; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Civil Engineer in Phoenix, AZ to assist project teams with world-class civil designs across diverse sectors. You will participate through design and construction, adapting plans to budgets and client needs.

You will support senior engineers in preparing drawings, reviews, and data analysis, while gaining exposure to power, process, and industrial facilities. This role emphasizes collaboration and hands-on learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program is required or strongly preferred.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience is 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 (AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM Revit, Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCAD).
• Strong attention to detail, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• EIT Certification preferred.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred.

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 (power, process, healthcare, industrial, etc.).
• Assists in designing civil components per project manager requirements.
• Applies basic civil engineering concepts, practices, codes, and procedures.
• Assists with research and data compilation, studies and reports.
• Assists with updating drawings to verify corrections in CAD software.
• Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration.
• Performs field inspections, measurements or calculations for clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

BIM (Revit)

Civil 3D

PLS

PLS-CADD

RISA-3D

MathCAD

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

ABET accreditation preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Revit

Civil 3D

PLS-CADD

RISA-3D

MathCAD

Job description

Description

The Assistant Civil Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government and military facilities. The Assistant Civil Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting civil plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.

• 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

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.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Civil Engineering

Primary Location US-AZ-Phoenix

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 264233

Job Hire Type New Grad #LI-JF #T&D