Senior Civil Engineer: Lead Major Civil Design & Projects

Burns & McDonnell; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) retirement plan

Health insurance & disability

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in California seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to lead civil design teams across a diverse set of projects, including power, healthcare and government facilities. You will oversee design through construction, manage budgets and schedules, and mentor junior engineers.

Excellent communication and QA/QC focus are essential as you collaborate with field teams, vendors and clients to deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective solutions. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited civil engineering degree and 7+ years' civil experience; EPC project exp preferred.
• FE exam passed or in progress; CA PE license preferred.
• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with 6+ years' experience; EPC exp preferred.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit) and civil analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil design teams from concept through design completion per project needs.
• Prepare civil equipment, RFQs, technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
• Review vendor drawings and interface with suppliers, clients, and other disciplines.
• Manage schedule, scope, budget, staffing and change orders.
• Ensure quality and constructability; coordinate field inspections and testing.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide leadership to the civil practice.
• Develop cost proposals, qualification statements and project budgets.
• Build client relationships and pursue new business opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and company standards.

Skills

Civil design

Team leadership

Project management

Quality assurance

Communication

Budgeting

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelors in Civil Engineering

FE exam completed

ABET-accredited Masters in Civil Engineering

California PE license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Civil 3D

PLS-CADD

RISA-3D

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in California seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to lead civil design teams across a diverse set of projects, including power, healthcare and government facilities. You will oversee design through construction, manage budgets and schedules, and mentor junior engineers.

Excellent communication and QA/QC focus are essential as you collaborate with field teams, vendors and clients to deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective solutions. Travel up to 25% is expected.