Burns & McDonnell · 3 days ago
Senior Ports & Maritime Engineer - Transportation (Texas)
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expBurns & McDonnell is a leading engineering firm that values its employee-owned culture and commitment to safety. They are seeking a Senior Ports & Maritime Engineer to manage a variety of civil engineering projects, develop client relationships, and lead teams in delivering innovative solutions for ports and maritime infrastructure.
ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources
Responsibilities
Deliver a range of heavy civil projects, from port utility and roadway infrastructure to stormwater management design, always looking for better ways to serve our clients and grow your skills and portfolio
Manage projects that require diverse services, knowing we have 12,000 engineers, scientists, technologists and communication professionals to support nearly any project task
Bring outstanding creative, technical and interpersonal skills to lead teams through challenging designs and schedules, taking pride in a job well done and the people you mentor along the way
Discover and implement innovative solutions for projects and processes, collaborating with experienced designers and an in-house construction team that works on the front lines every day
Communicate clearly with clients and stakeholders, translating complex concepts and inspiring enthusiasm for the important work we deliver to our communities
Bring lessons learned to help clients understand that the schedule and budget impact design decisions, trusting that your honest input is valued and important to our mutual success
Lead teams where accountability, flexibility and organization are important. Success is in the details
When necessary, collaborate with managers, marketing staff and other Burns & McDonnell Global Practices to identify and analyze business development opportunities that are strategically aligned with company’s objectives
When possible, identify target clients for Burns & McDonnell and cultivate effective relationships with existing and potential key clients, customers, and contractors to develop business
Participate in necessary regional trade associations and professional organizations
Serve as the senior civil engineer for a wide variety of waterfront projects
Direct and coordinate activities of multiple disciplines on projects, including staff and resources from several Burns & McDonnell Global Practices
Assist in managing project and program resources and sub-consultants
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years civil engineering experience
Bachelor's degree in civil or related engineering technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 7 years civil engineering experience
Master's degree in civil engineering and 6 years civil engineering experience
General business and financial calculation knowledge
Knowledge of civil engineering design guides
Proficiency with AutoCAD/MicroStation, Microsoft Office tools, and Microsoft Project
Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and presentation skills
Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures
Strong computer skills (e.g. AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, civil analysis programs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members
Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment
Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment
Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills
Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications
Ability to travel
Preferred
EPC project experience
Professional Engineer (PE) License
Benefits
An employee-owned culture where everyone has a stake in our success.
The resources to win and deliver complex projects.
Career and professional development opportunities.
A work environment where safety is first.
Company
Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.
10001+ employees
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Chief Financial Officer
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