Assistant Civil Engineer - Transportation, Field (Chicago)

Burns & McDonnell; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k)

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell seeks a Field Civil Engineer for our Chicago office. This field-based position supports construction projects within our Transportation group, acting as an owner representative for clients like IDOT, the Illinois Tollway, and CDOT.

Projects include rural roadways, expressways, bridges, and power/industrial facilities. The role emphasizes field inspections, data collection, drawings review, and collaboration with project teams.

Qualifications

• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited program.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in civil design from conceptual phase through design completion.
• Review production drawings for diverse projects (power plants, healthcare, airports, etc.).
• Design civil components per project needs and requirements.
• Apply standard civil engineering concepts within design services industry.
• Assist with data collection, studies, and reports for project managers.
• Support CAD updates and shop drawing review for various facilities.
• Participate in field inspections, measurements, and calculations for clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Field construction

Proficiency in CAD tools

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

ABET accreditation preferred

EIT Certification preferred

GPA 3.0 preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Civil 3D

PLS/PLS-CADD

RISA-3D

Job description

Description

Burns & McDonnell has an exciting opportunity based out of our Chicago Office for a Field Civil Engineer (this position is entirely field-based, with assignments at various project sites across the Greater Chicago Area). The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work on construction projects supporting our Transportation group. Most of the project work would be construction management as an owner representative for clients such as IDOT, the Illinois Tollway and CDOT. There will also be project work opportunities for alternate delivery construction management managing civil site construction elements on larger projects.

• Transportation projects could include rural roadway, expressways and bridges. Civil site work could include power plants, substations and a multitude of facility work and other responsibilities may include:
• 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

• Bachelor 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.

Compensation

$80,000.00-120,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

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-IL-Chicago

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 100 % of the Time