Staff Civil Engineer - Substation (Southeast Region)

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

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Atlanta invites a Staff Civil Engineer to join project teams delivering world-class designs for transmission and distribution projects. You will guide civil design from concept through design completion, review drawings, and adapt plans per budget and client needs.

You will leverage AutoCAD/Civil 3D and hydraulic tools, mentor junior engineers, perform field measurements, and ensure QA/QC adherence while coordinating with other disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 3 years of civil engineering experience required.
• Or Bachelor’s degree in civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program, successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 3 years of civil engineering experience required.
• Or Master’s degree in civil engineering and 2 years of civil engineering experience required.
• Strong knowledge in standard civil engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Strong computer skills (e.g. AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MathCAD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, , civil analysis programs (e.g. HEC-RAS, HydroCAD).
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Modify and review production drawings for a variety of transmission and distribution projects.
• Design civil components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Research and compile project related data as required by the project managers. Compiles studies and reports. Writes specifications.
• Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
• Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the civil engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
• Performs field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
• Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Civil design

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

ABET-accredited program (Civil Engineering)

FE exam (Fundamentals of Engineering)

Master's in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

HEC-RAS

HydroCAD

MathCAD

Job description

Description

The Staff Civil Engineer will work on project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of transmission and distribution projects. The Staff Civil Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting civil plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.

• Perform civil design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.

• Modify and review production drawings for a variety of transmission and distribution projects.

• Design civil components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.

• Applies strong knowledge of commonly used civil engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the civil engineering services industry.

• Research and compile project related data as required by the project managers. Compiles studies and reports. Writes specifications.

• Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.

• Compiles information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract.

• Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the civil engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.

• Performs field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.

• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.

• Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.

• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.

• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 3 years of civil engineering experience required. Consulting preferred.

• Or Bachelor’s degree in civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program, successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 3 years of civil engineering experience required. Consulting preferred.

• Or Master’s degree in civil engineering and 2 years of civil engineering experience required. Consulting preferred.

• Strong knowledge in standard civil engineering techniques and procedures.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.

• Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).

• Strong computer skills (e.g. AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MathCAD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, , civil analysis programs (e.g. HEC-RAS, HydroCAD).

• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with civil-site design, grading, or related engineering disciplines for electrical substations.

• Experience with utility or power industry standards and practices.

• Experience preparing permits for regulatory agencies.

• Experience with full lifecycle EPC project delivery.

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.

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-GA-Atlanta

Other Locations US-TN-Chattanooga, US-NC-Charlotte

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time