Junior Civil Engineer — Aviation & Federal Projects

Burns & McDonnell; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement program

Insurance and disability

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Morristown, NJ is seeking an Assistant Civil Engineer to join project teams and assist in creating world-class designs for diverse facilities, including power, healthcare, airports, and governmental projects. You will assist throughout design and construction, adapting civil plans to budget, design factors, and client needs.

The role emphasizes collaboration, attention to detail, and developing engineering skills.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Civil 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 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, MathCAD), 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the civil 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 civil components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Applies basic knowledge of commonly used civil engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the civil 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 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil 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 Morristown, NJ is seeking an Assistant Civil Engineer to join project teams and assist in creating world-class designs for diverse facilities, including power, healthcare, airports, and governmental projects. You will assist throughout design and construction, adapting civil plans to budget, design factors, and client needs.

The role emphasizes collaboration, attention to detail, and developing engineering skills.