Assistant Environmental Engineer - Water (St. Louis)

Burns & McDonnell; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Environmental Engineer to support project teams in designing and redeveloping facilities, including power generation and water treatment. You will work under licensed engineers to adapt environmental plans to budgets and client needs.

Responsibilities include assisting with drawings, data collection, field inspections, and client presentations. A bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering and strong communication skills are required; EIT

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field; ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Internship and/or consulting experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of environmental and civil engineering techniques, principles and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment; strong critical thinking.
• Proficient in MS Office; basic AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), and 3D rendering skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills; EIT certification preferred; GPA 3.0+ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in environmental design from conceptual phase through design completion.
• Assist with modifying and reviewing production drawings for various facilities.
• Assist in designing environmental components per project needs and requirements.
• Apply knowledge of environmental engineering concepts within projects.
• Assist with data collection and analysis for project managers.
• Support client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration.
• Conduct field inspections, measurements or calculations as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit BIM

3D Rendering

Job description

Description

The Assistant Environmental 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 high-voltage transmission line routing, power generation construction activities, and water treatment facilities. The Assistant Environmental Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting environmental plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.

• Assists in the environmental design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
• Assists in designing environmental components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Applies basic knowledge of commonly used environmental engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the environmental engineering services industry.
• Assists with research and compiles project related data as required by the project managers.
• 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 power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
• 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 or Environmental 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 environmental and 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 include AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), 3D Rendering 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.

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

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job: Environmental Engineering

Primary Location: US-MO-Saint Louis

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

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