Assistant Civil/Structural Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Minneapolis)

Burns & McDonnell; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Minneapolis is seeking an Assistant Civil/Structural Engineer to support a wide range of infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will assist in creating innovative designs for electrical substations, transmission lines, and EV charging stations, working closely with project teams to adapt plans based on client needs. Candidates should have a strong educational background in civil engineering and demonstrate excellent communication skills to thrive in this collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred in civil/structural engineering.
• Ability to assist with design and construction processes.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating world-class designs for infrastructure projects.
• Work on the design of utility infrastructure including substations.
• Modify and review production drawings as required.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Analytical problem-solving

Attention to detail

Team building

Education

Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelors in related Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Revit

Civil 3D

Job description

Assistant Civil/Structural Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Minneapolis)

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Description

The Assistant Civil/Structural 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. The Assistant Civil Structural Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting civil structural plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.

Project Work Includes Civil Structural Design Of Utility Infrastructure Including Electrical Substations, Both Overhead And Underground Transmission Lines, Pipelines, Renewable Facilities, And EV Charging Stations. The Market Is Continuing To Evolve Due To Technology Advancements And Policy Changes. Projects Partner With Utilities To Design, Plan, And Improve The Modern Electric Grid. Civil Structural Tasks Within The Group Include

• Design of both shallow and deep foundations including slab foundations, mat foundations, spread footings, strip footings, drilled piers, and steel piles.
• Design and analyze structures for utility infrastructure including electrical substations, pipelines, and EV charging stations.
• Analyze rigid bus systems to assess the structural capacity of insulators and stress and deflection in the aluminum bus.
• Design of oil containment systems for electrical equipment.
• Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects.
• Research and compile project related data as required. Assist in preparing studies and design reports.
• Assist in the construction execution including development of construction specifications & cost estimate preparation.
• Communicate with design team for specific project requirements.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program required or;
• Bachelor Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam required.
• 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.
  
  

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Civil Engineering

Primary Location US-MN-Minneapolis/St Paul

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 242415

Job Hire Type New Grad #T&D

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction

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