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Burns & McDonnell · 2 hours ago

Civil Designer - Power (Kansas City)

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

7+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell is a company that specializes in civil engineering projects. They are seeking a Staff Civil Designer to perform various phases of planning, design, and documentation for civil engineering projects, including site design, land development, and utility design.

ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Danielle Stetzenbach

Responsibilities

Design civil engineering projects including site design, land development, roads, storm drainage systems, storm water management facilities, water and sanitary sewer utility design, sediment and erosion control, and traffic control, airports, and facility design

Develop drawings for production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity

Execute variety of civil design assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches

Execute changes to designs or sketches and mark-ups on ongoing projects

Analyze reports, maps, drawings, tests, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design projects

Responsible for incorporating design codes and specifications related to design requirements

Review design drawings for quality assurance within scope, budget and schedule

Report volume calculations for excavation, dredging, and upland site grading

Review schedules, budgets and project criteria into civil design and layouts

Responsible for revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information storage in a logical and well-structured manner

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Qualification

AutoCADCivil 3DMicroStationDesign calculationsExcelAnalytical skillsCollaborative workWritten communicationVerbal communicationProblem-solving skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field and 7 years related experience required

Associate Degree and 8 years related experience required

9 years progressive detailing and design experience required

Expert understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables

Expert knowledge in design, calculations and design systems

Expert knowledge in the theory and practices of civil discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks

Ability to work collaboratively with others (Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives

Excellent written & verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail

Company

Burns & McDonnell

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Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.

Founded in 1898

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.burnsmcd.com

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