Burns & McDonnell

Senior Civil Engineer - Water & Wastewater Conveyance/Pipelines (Denver)

Burns & McDonnell$150K — $210K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (ABET-accredited) required; water or civil focus preferred.
  • Master's degree in Civil Engineering is a plus, substitutable for one year of experience.
  • Minimum 7 years experience in civil engineering, particularly in water/wastewater systems (Colorado experience preferred).
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license is required.
  • Demonstrated project engineering history with strong client relationship skills.
  • Proficiency in developing engineering documents and thorough understanding of water and wastewater systems design required.
  • Experience with permitting processes for waterlines and sewer lines is necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design projects for water and sewer systems from concept to completion.
  • Review vendor shop drawings and interface with suppliers and other engineering teams.
  • Participate in project scheduling, budgeting, and construction planning.
  • Compile studies, write technical specifications, and ensure compliance with codes and standards.
  • Develop innovative design solutions for complex engineering challenges.
  • Conduct quality reviews of drawings and project data to ensure compliance with standards.
  • Mentor junior engineers and guide project teams in best practices.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including insurance and disability coverage.
  • Paid time off (PTO) including sick leave under the Colorado HFWA.
  • Participate in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) as part of being 100% employee-owned.
  • 401(k) retirement program available.
Full Job Description
Description The Senior Civil Engineer will lead water transmission, water distribution, sewer collection, sewer interceptor, and water storage design project teams to create world-class designs for new projects, rehabilitations, and replacements on a variety of projects. The Senior Civil Engineer will lead the project team throughout the proposal, design, and construction process, adapting civil plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.
  • Lead water and sewer pipeline and/or water storage design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
  • Review vendor shop drawings; data interface with suppliers, clients other engineering disciplines, detailers, designers.
  • Participate in the development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning, and construction planning.
  • Applies experienced knowledge of commonly used civil concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the water engineering services industry. Compiles studies and reports. Writes technical specifications.
  • Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find's/develops non-standard design solutions.
  • Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project-related data as required by the project managers to verify design compliance with project, client, and industry standards, including constructability.
  • Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design-related installation issues, calculations, field observations and testing of materials.
  • Leads field observations, installation, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
  • Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
  • Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers, and contractors and develop new business opportunities.
  • Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify, lead and manage key pursuits.
  • Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
  • Prepare, present and manage project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the water/wastewater practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
  • Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
  • Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
  • Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related degree from an ABET-accredited program (water or civil curriculum focus preferred).
  • Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering a plus (completion of master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of experience)
  • Minimum 7 years of civil engineering experience (Colorado experience preferred); with design and construction administration of water/wastewater systems.
  • Professional Engineering License (PE) required.
  • The successful candidate must be capable of executing all phases of projects, including planning, preparation of specifications & drawings, construction administration and field observation on occasion.
  • Strong project engineering history with a proven record of building client relationships.
  • Strong technical capabilities with the development of contract documents, including a thorough understanding of all engineering concepts related to water transmission mains, water distribution systems, and wastewater collection systems design and construction (experience in water storage is a plus).
  • Experience with permitting of waterlines and sewer lines through local, state, and federal regulators.
  • Trenchless and/or tunneling experience is preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Strong commitment to working in a team environment
  • Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and company quality control procedures.
  • Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
  • Valid driver's license required. In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
  • Ability to travel.

Compensation

$150,000.00-210,000.00 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. Burns & McDonnell's PTO program includes the paid sick leave entitlements provided under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). Additionally, 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.

Job Civil Engineering

Primary Location US-CO-Denver

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time

Req ID: 264437

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JJ #WTR

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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