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Burns & McDonnell · 3 days ago

Senior Civil CAD Designer - Aviation & Federal (Kansas City)

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

13+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Civil Designer for their Aviation & Federal division. This role involves leading various phases of civil project designs, including site design, land development, and utility design, while ensuring compliance with design codes and specifications.

ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead various civil project designs 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

Lead drawing production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity

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

Lead the quality review of designs or sketches and mark-ups on ongoing projects

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

Interpret design codes and specifications related to design requirements

Lead design drawings within scope, budget and schedule

Quality review volume calculations for excavation, dredging, and upland site grading

Incorporate and approve schedules, budgets and project criteria into civil design and layouts for project financial goals

Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner

Train, mentor, and develop staff members

Participate in marketing and client development meetings

Responsible for the civil design QA/QC process

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Qualification

AutoCADCivil 3DMicroStationCivil designExcelAnalytical skillsProblem solvingAttention to detailCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field and 13 years related experience Required

Associate Degree and 14 years related experience Required

15 years progressive detailing and design experience. Field experience is desirable. Required

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

Advance knowledge in design, calculations and design systems

Advance 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

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

Excellent 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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