Burns & McDonnell

Senior Civil Engineer - Ports & Maritime (Houston, Dallas, Austin)

Burns & McDonnell$100K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil or related engineering from an ABET-accredited program; FE exam completion required.
  • 7 years of civil engineering experience or 6 years with a master's degree; EPC project experience preferred.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD/MicroStation and Microsoft Office.
  • Strong verbal and written communication, presentation skills essential.
  • Experience in leading the design discipline for large projects, delegating tasks to team members.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License required.
  • Ability to perform quality reviews of engineering documents.

Responsibilities

  • Lead heavy civil projects including port infrastructure and stormwater management.
  • Develop innovative and non-standard design solutions for complex projects.
  • Mentor team members while managing challenging designs and schedules.
  • Implement collaborative solutions with designers and construction teams.
  • Cultivate client relationships and manage project budgets and schedules effectively.
  • Oversee the development of project proposals and cost estimates.
  • Conduct field inspections and prepare reports for public and private clients.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Access to a robust portfolio of high-profile projects.
  • Collaborative work environment with local and national teams.
  • Supportive culture valuing ambition and resource provision.
  • Participation in regional trade associations and professional organizations.
Full Job Description
Description Burns & McDonnell is seeking a senior civil engineer to join our growing team in Texas. We are expanding our presence to capitalize on significant market growth in the region and are looking for talented professionals to help lead the way. While this position is based in Texas, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with our local and national teams to expand our ports and maritime practice. We have a deep bench and a strong portfolio of high-profile, critical infrastructure projects throughout the country. You will be responsible for fostering client relationships and leading projects with commercial port authorities, terminal operators, shipping lines and shipyards.

Our senior engineering staff play a vital role on a project and are key representatives with clients and sub-consultants, so we value and invest in their development. We will provide the right tools and training to help you build strong relationships and give you wide-ranging responsibilities for delivering work on all your projects.

If you are an experienced civil engineer ready to take the next step in your career, we invite you to join a team that will value your ambition and provide the resources to deliver projects that make a difference.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer who is looking to...
  • Lead a range of heavy civil projects, from port utility and roadway infrastructure to stormwater management design, always looking for better ways to serve our clients and grow your skills and portfolio.
  • Apply knowledge and experience to complex projects and find non-standard design solutions.
  • Bring outstanding creative, technical and interpersonal skills to lead teams through challenging designs and schedules, taking pride in a job well done and the people you mentor along the way.
  • Discover and implement innovative solutions for projects and processes, collaborating with experienced designers and an in-house construction team that works on the front lines every day.
  • Communicate clearly with clients and stakeholders, translating complex concepts and inspiring enthusiasm for the important work we deliver to our communities.
  • Bring lessons learned to help clients understand that the schedule and budget impact design decisions, trusting that your honest input is valued and important to our mutual success.
  • Lead teams where accountability, flexibility and organization are important. Success is in the details.
  • When necessary, collaborate with managers, marketing staff and other Burns & McDonnell Global Practices to identify and analyze business development opportunities that are strategically aligned with company's objectives.
  • When possible, identify target clients for Burns & McDonnell and cultivate effective relationships with existing and potential key clients, customers, and contractors to develop business.
  • Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
  • Participate in the development of project fees, schedules, scopes, budgets, staff planning and construction planning. Responsible for the effective management of change orders.
  • Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
  • Participate in construction administration, including coordination with field personnel to resolve design-related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of materials.
  • Lead field inspections, installations, or analyses for public and private clients. Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
  • Comply with company and site safety policies.
  • Participate in necessary regional trade associations and professional organizations.
  • Assist in managing project and program resources and sub-consultants.
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in civil or related engineering technology from an ABET-accredited program and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
  • 7 years of civil engineering experience or master's degree in civil engineering and 6 years of civil engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.
  • General business and financial calculation knowledge.
  • Knowledge of civil engineering design guides
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD/MicroStation, Microsoft Office tools, and Microsoft Project.
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and presentation skills.
  • 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 design discipline for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead the 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 required
  • This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

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

Job Civil Engineering

Primary Location US-TX-Houston

Other Locations US-TX-Austin, United States, US-TX-Dallas

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 261182

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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