Junior Civil Engineer: Design & Field Impact

Burns & McDonnell; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Austin, TX seeks an Assistant Civil Engineer to support project teams across power, process, industrial and government facilities. Under a licensed PE, you will assist design, drafting, and analysis throughout the life cycle of projects.

The role emphasizes CAD/BIM use, data collection, and collaboration with engineers and project managers to meet budgets and schedules. Strong communication and a basic Civil Engineering background are required.

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, 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.

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

Leadership skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

ABET accreditation preferred

Internship/Consulting experience

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Revit/BIM

Civil 3D

PLS

PLS-CADD

RISA-3D

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Austin, TX seeks an Assistant Civil Engineer to support project teams across power, process, industrial and government facilities. Under a licensed PE, you will assist design, drafting, and analysis throughout the life cycle of projects.

The role emphasizes CAD/BIM use, data collection, and collaboration with engineers and project managers to meet budgets and schedules. Strong communication and a basic Civil Engineering background are required.