Assistant Civil/Transmission Engineer — HV Line Design

Burns & McDonnell; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k)

Insurance coverage

Wellness program

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Wallingford, CT / Portland, ME is seeking an Assistant Civil/Transmission Engineer to support senior engineers on high voltage transmission line projects from concept to design completion.

You will assist with CAD drawings, field data collection, and client communications while applying civil/structural engineering concepts in a collaborative, learning-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Internship or related consulting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of civil/structural engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
• Proficient with CAD software and structural analysis programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in transmission line design from concept through design completion.
• Modify and review production drawings for high voltage lines (69-500 kV).
• Design transmission line components per project manager requirements (plans, profiles, load diagrams).
• Apply basic civil/structural engineering concepts within the industry.
• Assist with data collection, studies and reports.
• Update drawings in CAD-related software under senior engineers guidance.
• Assist with client presentations, shop drawings, and contract administration.
• Perform field inspections, measurements or calculations for clients.
• Adhere to policies and standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

ABET accreditation preferred

EIT Certification preferred

GPA 3.0 preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

BIM (Revit)

Civil 3D

PLS

PLS-CADD

RISA-3D

MathCAD

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Wallingford, CT / Portland, ME is seeking an Assistant Civil/Transmission Engineer to support senior engineers on high voltage transmission line projects from concept to design completion.

You will assist with CAD drawings, field data collection, and client communications while applying civil/structural engineering concepts in a collaborative, learning-focused environment.