Burns & McDonnell · 5 hours ago
Staff Civil Engineer - Transmission & Distribution
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
3+ years expBurns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Civil Engineer specializing in Transmission & Distribution. The role involves designing and developing detailed site plans for substations, performing calculations for site preparation, and coordinating with various teams to ensure project requirements are met.
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Responsibilities
Design and develop detailed site plans for substations, including grading, drainage, and stormwater management systems
Perform calculations for cut-and-fill, stormwater runoff, and soil stability to support site preparation
Prepare erosion control and support the generation of stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) in compliance with local and federal regulations
Design and develop detailed gravel access road design for substation access
Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to produce site grading designs and drawings
Coordinate with structural, electrical, and environmental teams to align site designs with project requirements
Support geotechnical investigations and surveys to ensure project design requirements are captured
Prepare technical reports, construction specifications, and material takeoffs
Coordinate with construction and project management to ensure successful project execution
Manage project schedules and budgets, maintaining a focus on timely and cost-effective delivery
Supports new project proposals including scope definition, project labor estimates, and project pricing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of civil engineering experience required. Consulting preferred
Or Bachelor's Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 3 years of civil engineering experience required. Consulting preferred
Or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering and 2 years of civil engineering experience required. Consulting preferred
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, and familiarity with grading tools and methods
Knowledge of stormwater management and erosion control best practices
Strong knowledge of standard civil engineering techniques 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
Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)
Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills
Preferred
4 years of experience in civil-site design, grading, or related engineering disciplines, preferably in the power transmission industry
Experience with utility or power industry standards and practices
Project management
Experience with full life-cycle EPC project delivery
Experience preparing permits for regulatory agencies
Engineers in Training-EIT Certification Preferred
Field experience
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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