Assistant Civil Engineer - Underground & Submarine Cables (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Underground Transmission Engineer to join their dynamic Transmission and Distribution Group. This role offers the chance to lead design teams on high-voltage projects while mentoring and developing talent within the organization. You'll be responsible for executing design work, conducting quality reviews, and ensuring project efficiency. If you're passionate about civil engineering and eager to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values employee ownership and fosters professional growth in a supportive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for underground transmission design teams.
• Execute design work and perform quality reviews.

Skills

Analytical Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Attention to Detail

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

BIM (Revit)

Civil 3D

PLS-CADD

RISA-3D

MathCADD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

Wishing you could have an ownership stake in the company you are working for? Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is an award-winning engineering, architectural, construction environmental and consulting services firm. We are a 100% employee-owned company, with regional and project offices nationwide. Burns & McDonnell plans, designs, constructs and manages projects all over the world with one mission in mind -- to make our clients successful.

Burns & McDonnell has an exciting opportunity in our Transmission and Distribution Group for an Underground Transmission Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

1. Providing technical leadership for underground transmission design teams on projects ranging from 69kV to 500kV, mentoring, coaching, and developing team members.
2. Independently executing design work with engineering judgment.
3. Performing quality reviews.
4. Identifying and communicating changes to project scope to engineering lead and project manager.
5. Providing input and adhering to project schedules.
6. Understanding project budget.
7. Identifying and communicating technical risks associated with projects.
8. Identifying, developing, and communicating processes and tools to increase efficiency across team and department.
9. Creating, improving, facilitating and teaching training courses to the project team and department.
10. Other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will be able to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients and improve the performance of project teams.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program required or
2. Bachelor Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam required.
3. Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
4. Basic knowledge in standard civil engineering techniques, principles and procedures.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
6. Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
7. Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
8. Basic computer skills (e.g. AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and civil analysis programs.
9. Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
10. Demonstrated leadership skills.
11. Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.

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

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job: Civil Engineering

Primary Location: US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 250709

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