Assistant Civil Engineer - Transmission (Houston)

Burns & McDonnell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Civil/Transmission Engineer in Houston. The role supports project teams from concept to design, adapting transmission line plans to constraints and client needs.

The position requires a Civil Engineering degree, internship or related experience, and proficiency with CAD tools. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential for collaboration with engineers and field teams.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited program; ABET preferred.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of civil/structural engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work methodically and analytically in problem-solving environments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; basic CAD software skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in transmission line design from conceptual phase through design completion.
• Assist with modifying/reviewing production drawings for high voltage transmission lines (69-500kV).
• Assist in designing transmission line components: plan/profile drawings, structure load diagrams, foundation drawings.
• Apply basic civil/structural engineering concepts per project needs.
• Assist in compiling studies and reports for projects.
• Assist in updating drawings with senior engineer corrections across CAD tools.
• Assist in client presentations, shop drawing reviews, and contract administration.
• Perform field inspections, measurements, or calculations for clients.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

MicroStation

BIM (Revit)

Civil 3D

PLS

PLS-CADD

RISA-3D

MathCAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

ABET accreditation preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

BIM (Revit)

Civil 3D

PLS

PLS-CADD

RISA-3D

MathCAD

Job description

Description

The Assistant Civil/Transmission 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 underground and overhead high voltage transmission lines. The Assistant Civil/Transmission Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting transmission line plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.

• Assists in the transmission line design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.

• Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects involving high voltage (69-500kV) transmission lines.

• Assists in designing transmission line components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers including plan and profile drawings, structure load diagrams and foundation drawings.

• Applies basic knowledge of commonly used civil and structural engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the civil/structural 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 high voltage transmission lines.

• 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/structural 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/structural 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 Engineering

Primary Location US-TX-Houston

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 262652

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