Civil Engineer Assistant

1 month 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, including plan and profile drawings, structure load diagrams, and foundation drawings.
  • Apply basic knowledge of civil and structural engineering concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the civil/structural engineering services industry.
  • Assist with research and compile project-related data as required by project managers.
  • Assist with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD-related software.
  • 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's Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program required.
  • Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
  • 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.

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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