Water Environmental Design Assistant

Burns & McDonnell; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Saint Louis, MO is seeking an Assistant Environmental Engineer to support licensed engineers on projects spanning high-voltage transmission routing, power generation, and water treatment facilities. You will participate in design and construction, adapt environmental plans to budget and client needs, and help prepare drawings and analyses.

This entry-level role emphasizes collaboration, field inspections, and data collection.

Qualifications

• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Experience with environmental design concepts and drawing reviews.
• Strong communication and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with CAD/BIM tools and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist in environmental design from concept to design completion.
• Review production drawings for power plants, facilities, and institutions.
• Assist in designing environmental components per project manager requirements.
• Support field inspections, measurements, and data collection.
• Collaborate with project teams and prepare client presentations.
• Update drawings in CAD/BIM software and ensure accuracy.

Skills

ABET accreditation

Excellent written and verbal skills

Analytical problem solving

Team leadership potential

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Engineers in Training (EIT) preferred

GPA 3.0+ preferred

Campus/community involvement preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM (Revit)

3D rendering programs

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Saint Louis, MO is seeking an Assistant Environmental Engineer to support licensed engineers on projects spanning high-voltage transmission routing, power generation, and water treatment facilities. You will participate in design and construction, adapt environmental plans to budget and client needs, and help prepare drawings and analyses.

This entry-level role emphasizes collaboration, field inspections, and data collection.