Staff Civil Engineer: Design & Field for Critical Projects

Burns & McDonnell; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Staff Civil Engineer to lead civil design on a range of projects—from power and process facilities to healthcare and government buildings. You’ll collaborate with project teams through design and construction, adapting plans to budget, client needs, and site conditions.

Responsibilities include design from concept to completion, producing and reviewing drawings, applying civil engineering codes, performing field inspections, and briefing clients.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 3 years civil engineering experience; consulting preferred.
• FE exam completed or progress toward professional licensure.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and BIM tools.
• Ability to work analytically in a team environment.
• EIT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil design from concept through design completion.
• Review and modify production drawings for multiple facility types.
• Design civil components per project manager requirements.
• Apply standard civil engineering concepts, codes and procedures.
• Research data, compile studies, and write specifications.
• Update drawings across CAD software and platforms.
• Prepare information for client presentations and contract administration.
• Conduct field inspections, measurements and calculations.
• Comply with policies and standards.

Skills

Civil design

CAD software

AutoCAD

MicroStation

BIM

Revit

Civil 3D

PLS

PLS-CADD

RISA-3D

MathCAD

Hydraulics

Hydrology

Communication

Teamwork

EIT

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Civil Engineering

FE exam completed or in progress

Master's in Civil Engineering (optional)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

BIM (Revit)

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Staff Civil Engineer to lead civil design on a range of projects—from power and process facilities to healthcare and government buildings. You’ll collaborate with project teams through design and construction, adapting plans to budget, client needs, and site conditions.

Responsibilities include design from concept to completion, producing and reviewing drawings, applying civil engineering codes, performing field inspections, and briefing clients.