• Assistant Civil Engineer - Overhead Transmission…

    Burns & McDonnell (Kansas City, MO)


    Description

    The Assistant Civil Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on a variety of projects. The Assistant Civil Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting civil plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.

     

    Project work includes design of overhead high-voltage transmission lines. The market is continuing to evolve due to technology advancements and policy changes. Projects partner with utilities to design, plan, and improve the modern electric grid. Civil tasks with the group include:

     

    + Developing design criteria requirements for transmission line design.

    + Modeling transmission lines in 3D modeling software.

    + Determining geometry, loads, and performance requirements for transmission line structures.

    + Coordinating strength and geometry requirements for wire support hardware assemblies.

    + Assisting in the construction executing including development of civil construction specifications, cost estimate preparation, and survey coordination.

    + Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.

    + All other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    + Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program. Required or

    + Bachelor's degree in civil or related engineering technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. Required

    + Prior internship and/or related consulting experience. Preferred

    + Basic knowledge in standard civil 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 analysis programs.

    + Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.

    + Demonstrated leadership skills.

    + Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.

    + 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.

     

    This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled

     

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    **Job** Civil Engineering

    **Primary Location** US-MO-Kansas City

    **Schedule:** Full-time

    **Travel:** Yes, 10 % of the Time

    **Req ID:** 250708

    **Job Hire Type** New Grad #LI-CO #T&D