Junior Civil Engineer: Design & Field Projects

Burns & McDonnell (old); Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Kansas City seeks an Assistant Civil Engineer to support project teams across power, process, healthcare, and government facilities from concept through construction. You will assist with design adjustments, CAD drawings, field measurements, and client presentations while developing basic civil engineering skills and pursuing EIT certification.

This entry-level role emphasizes collaboration, attention to detail, and the ability to work under supervision on a variety of

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited civil engineering degree or equivalent.
• Internship or related consulting experience preferred.
• Fundamental civil engineering concepts and procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical, methodical work approach with problem-solving ability.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; basic CAD/analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in civil design from concept through design completion.
• Modify and review production drawings for diverse facilities.
• Assist in designing civil components per project needs.
• Apply basic civil engineering concepts within the industry.
• Research data, compile studies and reports for projects.
• Update drawings using CAD software under senior engineers.
• Assist with client presentations, shop drawing reviews, and contract admin.
• Perform field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public/private clients.
• Comply with policies and standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

ABET accreditation preferred

GPA 3.0 preferred

Engineering Intern (EIT) preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

BIM (Revit)

Civil 3D

PLS

PLS-CADD

RISA-3D

MathCAD

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Kansas City seeks an Assistant Civil Engineer to support project teams across power, process, healthcare, and government facilities from concept through construction. You will assist with design adjustments, CAD drawings, field measurements, and client presentations while developing basic civil engineering skills and pursuing EIT certification.

This entry-level role emphasizes collaboration, attention to detail, and the ability to work under supervision on a variety of