Junior Civil & Transmission Engineer - HV Lines

Burns & McDonnell; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k)

Health insurance

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Civil/Transmission Engineer in Minnesota to help project teams deliver world-class designs for underground and overhead high-voltage transmission lines (69–500 kV). You will work under a licensed engineer, supporting design, drawing reviews, and documentation across the project life cycle.

Responsibilities include CAD work, field measurements, and collaboration with project managers.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering or a related field from a recognized, accredited program.
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the transmission line design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for high voltage transmission lines (69-500 kV).
• Assists in designing transmission line components including plan and profile drawings and foundation drawings.
• Applies basic knowledge of civil/structural engineering concepts within the industry.
• Assists with research and compiles project-related data and studies.
• Assists with updating drawings to verify corrections across CAD software.
• Assists with client presentations, shop drawing reviews, and contract administration.
• Assists in performing field inspections, measurements or calculations.
• Performs other duties and complies with policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Proficient with MS Office

Education

Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering degree

ABET accreditation preferred

Internship/related consulting experience

GPA 3.0 minimum preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

BIM (Revit)

Civil 3D

PLS/PLS-CADD

RISA-3D

MathCADD

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Civil/Transmission Engineer in Minnesota to help project teams deliver world-class designs for underground and overhead high-voltage transmission lines (69–500 kV). You will work under a licensed engineer, supporting design, drawing reviews, and documentation across the project life cycle.

Responsibilities include CAD work, field measurements, and collaboration with project managers.