Assistant Civil/Environmental Engineer - Water Systems (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Assistant Engineer in Kansas City to support water and wastewater projects. The role involves planning, design, and construction services, requiring a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and strong communication skills. Join a collaborative team dedicated to innovative solutions in civil engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required.
• FE exam completion preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with water, wastewater, and stormwater project design.
• Perform field inspections and prepare technical reports.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Master of Science degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Civil 3D

Job description

Description

Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned company with a 123-year history in the water/wastewater business. Our Kansas City office is looking for a talented employee-owner to serve as an Assistant Engineer to support our Systems Department.

The Assistant Civil/Environmental Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams with planning, design, and construction phase services for a variety of water, wastewater, and stormwater projects.The Assistant Civil/Environmental Engineer will work with the project team throughout the planning, design, and construction process, adapting plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs. Job duties for an Assistant Civil/Environmental Engineer in Systems include:

• Perform water, wastewater, and stormwater planning analyses using hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software as applicable.

• Assist with water and sewer pipeline design, including pump stations, hydraulic profile development, alignment selection, from the conceptual phase through the design completion.

• Assist with stormwater design, including stormwater conveyance, detention, flood control, and green infrastructure, from conceptual phase through design completion.

• Assist with site civil design for water and wastewater treatment facilities, including grading, pavement, and yard piping, from conceptual phase through design completion

• Performs field inspections, installation, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.

• Prepare, present, and/or participate in technical reports for clients and industry publications.

• Responsible for compliance with QA/QC process.

• Responsible for effective communication with project team.

• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.

• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related degree from an ABET accredited program.

• Or Bachelor of Science in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

• Master of Science degree in Engineering may be substituted for one year of experience.

• Successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) strongly preferred.

• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.

• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.

• Involvement on campus or in the community.

• 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.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.

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: 242213

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