Description

By aligning individual passions with opportunities, Burns & McDonnell provides unbridled professional growth for the best talent in the industry. Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Civil Engineer to take control of their career potential in our Chicago office. This position will partner with a multi-discipline team to develop designs of electrical substations to support the safe and reliable delivery of electricity across the United States and Canada. Opportunities may include, but not limited to:

• Thinking creatively to address the complex challenges faced by the largest utilities in North America.

• Performing site grading and stormwater management designs.

• Developing permitting support documentation and narratives.

• Providing support for our clients during permitting and construction.

• Performing field inspections and compliance documentation.

• Supporting a team of single- or multi-discipline professionals to ensure project success.

• Presenting designs and proposals to clients, permitting authorities, public interest groups, etc.

• Corresponding and/or meeting with clients, contractors, and vendors.

• Participating in project proposal efforts.

• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.

• Or Bachelor of Science in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

• Master of Science degree in Engineering may be substituted for one year of experience.

• Successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) strongly preferred.

• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.

• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.

• Involvement on campus or in the community.

• Basic knowledge in standard civil engineering techniques, principles 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.

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

• Basic computer skills (e.g. AutoCAD, MicroStation, Hydraulic and Hydrologic analysis programs, Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and civil analysis programs.

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

• Excellent written and verbal communicaton skills.

• Demonstrated leadership skills.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e. without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job Civil Engineering

Primary Location US-IL-Chicago

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID: 210249

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