Assistant Civil/Mechanical Engineer - Transmission (St. Louis)

Burns & McDonnell; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Transmission Engineer to support licensed engineers in delivering world‑class designs for high voltage transmission projects. You will assist from concept through construction, adapting plans to budget and client needs while working with CAD tools and project teams.

The role emphasizes hands‑on design tasks, data collection, and collaboration across disciplines. A bachelor’s degree and internship experience are preferred, with ABET accreditation highly

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• Internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of civil/structural engineering principles and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work analytically in a problem‑solving environment and think critically.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in transmission line design from concept through design completion.
• Assist in modifying production drawings for high voltage lines (69-500kV).
• Help design line components per project needs and generate plan/profile drawings.
• Apply core civil/structural engineering concepts in project work.
• Assist with data collection, studies, and reports for project managers.
• Update drawings and verify corrections in CAD software.
• Support client presentations, shop drawing reviews, and contract administration.
• Perform field inspections, measurements, and calculations.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership potential

Team collaboration

Education

ABET accreditation strongly preferred

EIT certification preferred

GPA 3.0 preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

BIM (Revit)

Civil 3D

PLS

PLS-CADD

RISA-3D

MathCAD

Job description

Description

The Assistant 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 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, Structural, or Mechanical 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.

Compensation

$80,000.00-120,000.00

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-MO-Saint Louis

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

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