Burns & McDonnell

Staff Civil Engineer - Transportation (Dallas)

Burns & McDonnell$70K — $95K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (ABET accredited) with 3 years of experience or Master's Degree with 2 years of experience required.
  • Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam completion is a plus for those with a related Engineering Technology degree.
  • Strong knowledge of standard civil engineering methods and practices.
  • Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication capabilities.
  • Proficiency in adapting plans to budget constraints and changing client needs.
  • Experience with TxDOT projects is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with design teams to prepare project designs and drawings within deadlines.
  • Execute technical roadway designs, including horizontal alignments and interchange layouts.
  • Provide support in areas such as drainage, traffic control, and construction sequencing.
  • Develop design criteria, calculations, and cost estimates adhering to industry standards.
  • Engage in QA/QC processes for project deliverables and client submissions.
  • Deliver professional and responsive service to both internal and external clients.
  • Assist with additional responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

  • Incredible career advancement opportunities with a focus on individual growth.
  • Investment in employee development and professional upbringing.
  • Participation in a multidisciplinary integrated design team.
  • Engagement with key projects that impact community infrastructure.
Full Job Description
Description

Burns & McDonnell is looking for a highly motivated and technically skilled Staff Civil Engineer to join our growing Transportation Design group in Dallas, Texas.

This position entails working closely with Transportation leadership to work on technical design on transportation projects such as route planning studies, feasibility studies, roadway PS&E and schematic designs, and progressive design build projects.

This Staff Civil Engineer position offers incredible career advancement potential for motivated individuals seeking to advance their career with a company that invests in you. As a Staff Civil Engineer, you will work in a multidisciplinary integrated design team to perform the following duties:
  • Work with a team of designers and engineers in the preparation of design details, plans, and drawings to meet project deadlines.
  • Perform technical roadway design such as preparing horizontal alignments, profiles, intersections, and interchange layouts.
  • Support engineering staff with related design experience in drainage, signing and marking, traffic control and construction sequencing, and illumination.
  • Develop design criteria, design calculations, construction details, quantities, and cost estimates in accordance with the latest industry standards.
  • Participate in Transportation QA/QC processes for project deliverables and submittals.
  • Provide internal and external clients with professional and responsive service.
  • Support the Design Department in achieving the Vision & Values of the Transportation Global Practice.
  • Assist with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 3 years of civil engineering experience required, consulting preferred.
  • OR, Bachelor Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 3 years of civil engineering experience required, consulting preferred.
  • OR, Master Degree in Civil Engineering and 2 years of civil engineering experience required, consulting preferred.
  • Strong knowledge in standard civil engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Has the ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines in an organized fashion strongly preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to adapt plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs is strongly preferred.
  • Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
  • Embraces ownership of daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Exhibits the ability to meet deadlines and budget strongly preferred.
  • Prioritizes client success.
  • Previous experience with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) projects (either as a consultant or TxDOT employee) strongly 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-TX-Dallas

Other Locations United States

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 263311

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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