Staff Civil Engineer (Vancouver)

Burns & McDonnell; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Vancouver, WA seeks a Staff Civil Engineer to lead civil engineering assignments for electrical substations and related infrastructure. You will coordinate with clients, vendors, permitting agencies, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, reliable civil solutions throughout all project phases.

You will mentor junior engineers, perform site designs including grading and drainage, and prepare calculations and drawings while ensuring adherence to codes and standards.

Qualifications

• ABET‑accredited civil engineering degree with 3 years of experience; consulting preferred.
• FE exam completed and civil engineering experience: 3 years; consulting preferred.
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with 2 years experience; consulting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of standard civil engineering techniques and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering efforts for assigned projects and support multidisciplinary teams.
• Perform civil site design for electrical substations and utility infrastructure, including grading, drainage, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, access roads, and site development.
• Prepare engineering calculations, construction drawings, technical specifications, and drainage reports.
• Coordinate with clients, surveyors, geotechnical engineers, permitting agencies, contractors, and other engineering disciplines to develop and execute project designs.
• Review and modify civil drawings for compliance with project requirements, applicable codes, standards, and client specifications.
• Manage assigned civil scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Support permitting activities and coordinate with local, state, and regulatory agencies as required.
• Participate in client meetings, site visits, and construction support activities.
• Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and support construction-phase engineering efforts.
• Direct, mentor, and provide technical guidance to assistant engineers and designers.
• Comply with company safety requirements, quality processes, and engineering procedures.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentorship

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

FE exam

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

BIM (Revit)

Civil 3D

PLS

PLS-CADD

RISA-3D

MathCADD

Job description

Description

The Staff Civil Engineer will lead and execute civil engineering assignments for electrical substations, switching stations, communication facilities, and related utility infrastructure projects. This position will work closely with clients, vendors, permit agencies, project managers, and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective civil engineering solutions throughout all phases of project execution.

The Staff Civil Engineer will perform civil site design, coordinate project deliverables, and provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers and designers.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering efforts for assigned projects and support larger multidisciplinary project teams.


• Perform civil site design for electrical substations, switching stations, and related utility infrastructure, including grading, drainage, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, access roads, and site development.


• Prepare engineering calculations, construction drawings, technical specifications, and drainage reports.


• Coordinate with clients, surveyors, geotechnical engineers, permitting agencies, contractors, and other engineering disciplines to develop and execute project designs.


• Review and modify civil drawings for compliance with project requirements, applicable codes, standards, and client specifications.


• Manage assigned civil scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.


• Support permitting activities and coordinate with local, state, and regulatory agencies as required.


• Participate in client meetings, site visits, and construction support activities.


• Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and support construction-phase engineering efforts.


• Direct, mentor, and provide technical guidance to assistant engineers and designers.


• Comply with company safety requirements, quality processes, and engineering procedures.

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 the 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 of standard civil engineering techniques and procedures.


• Strong computer skills (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, and civil analysis programs.


• Experience designing civil site development projects for electrical substations, utility infrastructure, industrial facilities, or similar projects preferred.


• Demonstrated ability to lead civil engineering tasks, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and execute projects with limited supervision preferred.


• Experience with civil engineering design principles related to grading, drainage, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, and applicable regulatory requirements preferred.


• Strong analytical, communication, mentorship, and problem-solving skills.


• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.

Compensation

$100,000.00-150,000.00 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. 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-WA-Vancouver

Schedule:

Full-time

Travel:

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID:

263194

Job Hire Type

Experienced #LI-MG #T&D