Senior Civil Engineer - Environmental Engineering

Burns & McDonnell; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement program

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Environmental Services practice in Englewood, CO. The role leads a civil engineering and construction planning program for transmission line repair and reconstruction, combining management, technical leadership, client engagement, and mentorship.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's in civil engineering, a PE license, 7+ years of experience (consulting preferred), and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited university.
• PE license required and must be current.
• Minimum 7 years of civil engineering experience; consulting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and related civil design tools.
• Experience leading design and construction projects from planning through close-out.
• Strong written and verbal communication with clients, regulators, and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering project teams with technical direction and quality reviews.
• Apply civil engineering principles, codes, and procedures to deliverables.
• Collaborate on land use planning, permitting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee resource forecasting, schedules, budgets, and staffing.
• Review production drawings and bid packages for design compliance and constructability.
• Assist with project scope, schedule, cost control, and risk management.
• Foster clear communication across project teams and mentor staff.
• Recruitment and training support for staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Environmental Services global practice in Englewood, CO. We are searching for a self-motivated and experienced professional civil engineer to lead a civil engineering and construction planning program for transmission line repair and reconstruction work. This role combines program management, technical leadership, client engagement, and team mentorship responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead civil engineering project teams, providing technical direction, oversight, and quality review of civil engineering
• deliverables.
• Apply technical expertise of commonly used civil engineering and construction principles, practices, codes and procedures.
• Collaborate with project team members on land use planning, permitting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee project execution, including responsibility for resource management forecasting.
• Provide quality review of production drawings and commercial bid packages to verify design compliance with project, client, and industry standards and requirements, including constructability.
• Participate in the development of project schedules, scope, budget, staffing, and construction planning.
• Monitor and report on project progress, financial performance, schedule, risks, and key issues.
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and cost controls.
• Facilitate clear and effective communication across project teams.
• Assist with recruiting, development, and training of staff.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering program from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Minimum of 7 years of civil engineering experience. Consulting experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing technical design tasks and leading design and construction projects from planning through close-out.
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
• Strong knowledge in civil engineering principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, clients, and regulators.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license required. In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
• Available for travel as necessary (approximately 10% travel)

Compensation

$150,000.00-210,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. Burns & McDonnell’s PTO program includes the paid sick leave entitlements provided under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). Additionally, as part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job: Civil Engineering

Primary Location: US-CO-Denver

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 263873

Job Hire Type: Experienced #LI-GS #ENS