Civil Engineer Assistant

5 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Burns & McDonnell Full time

Job Summary

The Assistant Civil/Transmission Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams in creating world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on various projects, including underground and overhead high voltage transmission lines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist project teams in designing transmission line components for project needs and requirements.
  • Work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting transmission line plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.
  • Assist in the transmission line design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
  • Modify and review production drawings for various projects involving high voltage kV transmission lines.
  • Apply basic knowledge of commonly used civil and structural engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the civil/structural engineering services industry.
  • Assist with research and compile project-related data as required by the project managers.
  • Assist with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of high voltage transmission lines.
  • Perform field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.

Requirements

  • Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program required.
  • Basic knowledge in standard civil/structural engineering techniques, principles, 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.
  • Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Basic computer skills (e.g. AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and civil/structural analysis programs.
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills.
  • Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
  • Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.

Additional Information

Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions, or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.



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