Burns & McDonnell

Staff Civil Engineer (Portland)

Burns & McDonnell$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program, along with 3 years of civil engineering experience, preferably in consulting, or
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program and FE exam completion, plus 3 years of experience, ideally in consulting, or
  • Master's Degree in Civil Engineering with 2 years of civil engineering experience, preferably in consulting.
  • Strong knowledge of civil engineering techniques and principles.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient in software (AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, etc.) and Microsoft Office.
  • Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare civil design packages from concept to construction.
  • Design site access, grading, and earthwork modeling.
  • Develop sediment controls and stormwater management practices per local guidelines.
  • Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic calculations.
  • Create stormwater management studies and SWPPP documentation.
  • Design water/sewer utility connections to public mains.
  • Prepare civil construction specifications and support bidding processes.
  • Review contractor submissions and prepare as-built documentation.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on critical electric infrastructure projects.
  • Engagement in both site-based and linear project designs.
  • Chance to mentor and guide junior engineers.
  • Adherence to a structured QA/QC process for quality assurance.
  • Collaborative work environment with effective communication across disciplines.
  • Continuous involvement in various phases of project development.
Full Job Description
Description

The Staff Civil Engineer will prepare site development design packages in support of critical electric infrastructure projects across the Northeast. A key focus area will be client and peer-to-peer interaction on both site-based and linear projects. The Staff Civil Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting civil plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.
  • Perform civil design of projects from the conceptual phase through construction.
  • Perform site access design, grading & earthwork modeling.
  • Design soil erosion & sediment controls and stormwater best management practices per state or local guidelines.
  • Perform hydrologic and hydraulic calculations.
  • Prepare stormwater management studies and SWPPP.
  • Design utility (water/sewer) connections to public mains.
  • Prepare civil construction specifications, quantity take-offs, and provide bidding support.
  • Review contractor submittals, RFIs, and prepare as-builts.
  • Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
  • Apply strong knowledge of commonly used civil engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the civil engineering services industry.
  • Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
  • Responsible for effective communication with other disciplines and project stakeholders.
  • Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program. and 3 years of civil engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required or
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. and 3 years of civil engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required or
  • Master Degree in Civil Engineering and 2 years of civil engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required
  • Strong knowledge of standard civil engineering techniques 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.
  • Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Strong computer skills (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, and civil analysis programs.
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification 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-ME-Portland

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 261709

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D

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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