Burns & McDonnell

Rail Site Development Engineer - Transportation (Multiple Locations)

Burns & McDonnell$95K — $115K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program and 7 years of experience, EPC project experience preferred.
  • Master's Degree in Civil Engineering with 6 years of relevant experience, EPC project experience preferred.
  • Expert knowledge in engineering techniques; proficiency in software like AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Civil 3D.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, essential for team interaction and client relations.
  • Proven experience leading design on large civil projects, with a focus on task delegation and team dynamics.

Responsibilities

  • Direct and coordinate civil site development infrastructure systems design related to rail and stormwater projects.
  • Oversee multi-discipline team activities for significant or moderate scope projects.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers and staff.
  • Assist project managers in supervising staff and managing project tasks.
  • Collaborate with design team members and external stakeholders throughout project phases.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on a variety of high-impact transportation projects.
  • Professional development support including mentorship and skill enhancement.
  • Flexibility in travel with only 10% required, allowing for work-life balance.
  • Collaboration with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team enhancing learning opportunities.
Full Job Description
Description

Reside as a Rail Site Development Engineer for our Rail Team. Should be a highly driven employee who has excellent technical skills to assist on the rail site development design aspects as it relates to rail industrial development projects of all sizes.

Responsibilities:
  • Will direct and coordinate work associated with the study and/or design of civil site development infrastructure systems, including but not limited to rail and stormwater.
  • Coordination of activities of several disciplines may be required for projects of significant or moderate scope, or a combination of smaller projects.
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff members.
  • Assists with supervision of staff and task management on major projects.
  • Regularly coordinates with design team members, clients, sub-consultants, utility companies or other project stakeholders.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Added Responsibilities:
  • Work with a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians in the site civil design and analysis as it relates to rail projects.
  • Performs tasks requiring applications of standard civil engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Standard design of civil project work.
  • Assist task leaders and project managers with various project duties.
  • Serve as a team member on multi-disciplined projects.
  • Works with senior staff on technical aspects of a project.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program. and 7 years civil engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. Required or
  • Bachelor Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. and 7 years civil engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. Required or
  • Master Degree in Civil Engineering and 6 years civil engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. Required
  • Expert knowledge in standard 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, civil analysis programs.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
  • Ability to travel.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job Civil Engineering

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Other Locations US-FL-Orlando, US-AR-Springdale, US-TX-Austin, US-NE-Omaha, US-TX-Fort Worth, US-TX-Dallas

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 254876

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JH #TRN

About Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm. The company was founded in 1898 by Clinton Burns and Robert McDonnell and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Burns & McDonnell provides services to a wide range of industries, including aviation, defense, energy, environmental, healthcare, and transportation. The company has over 7,500 employees and operates in more than 50 countries around the world. Burns & McDonnell has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the United States by Fortune magazine.
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