Burns & McDonnell
Senior Field Civil Engineer - Water (Chicago)
Burns & McDonnell, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Senior Field Civil Engineer - Water (Chicago)
Our growing WTR practice is looking for strong construction engineering candidates interested in working on some of the most exciting and challenging capital programs in northeastern Illinois. Each of these programs is unique and presents opportunities to step into leadership roles at Burns & McDonnell. The projects tend to be small in nature but extremely complex and must be completed in short order to allow for larger sewer rehab projects to be initiated by the City.
Responsibilities
Lead civil design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
Prepare civil equipment: packaged equipment and construction specifications and data sheets, Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
Review civil vendor drawings and interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, detailers, and designers.
Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget, staffing planning, and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders.
Apply expert knowledge of commonly used civil concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the civil engineering services industry. Compile studies and reports. Write specifications.
Apply knowledge and experience to complex projects, finding/developing non‑standard design solutions.
Perform quality reviews of production drawings for a variety of projects and project‑related data as required by the project managers to verify design compliance with project, client, and industry standards, including constructability.
Quality review the construction administration, including coordination with field personnel to resolve design‑related installation issues, calculations, field inspections, and testing of materials.
Lead field inspections, installation, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers, and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Ensure customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify, lead, and manage key pursuits.
Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
Prepare, present, and manage project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the civil engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years civil engineering experience. EPC project experience 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 7 years civil engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.
Or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering and 6 years civil engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.
Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong computer skills (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 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.
Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred.
Compensation $140,000.00 – $185,000.00 yearly. The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year‑end incentive bonus program.
Benefits Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee‑owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program.
Job Details
Job
Civil Engineering
Primary Location
US‑IL‑Chicago
Schedule
Full‑time
Travel
Yes, 50 % of the time
Req ID
254407
Job Hire Type
Experienced #WTR
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Construction
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This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
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Responsibilities
Lead civil design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
Prepare civil equipment: packaged equipment and construction specifications and data sheets, Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
Review civil vendor drawings and interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, detailers, and designers.
Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget, staffing planning, and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders.
Apply expert knowledge of commonly used civil concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the civil engineering services industry. Compile studies and reports. Write specifications.
Apply knowledge and experience to complex projects, finding/developing non‑standard design solutions.
Perform quality reviews of production drawings for a variety of projects and project‑related data as required by the project managers to verify design compliance with project, client, and industry standards, including constructability.
Quality review the construction administration, including coordination with field personnel to resolve design‑related installation issues, calculations, field inspections, and testing of materials.
Lead field inspections, installation, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers, and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Ensure customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify, lead, and manage key pursuits.
Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
Prepare, present, and manage project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the civil engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years civil engineering experience. EPC project experience 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 7 years civil engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.
Or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering and 6 years civil engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.
Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong computer skills (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 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.
Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred.
Compensation $140,000.00 – $185,000.00 yearly. The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year‑end incentive bonus program.
Benefits Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee‑owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program.
Job Details
Job
Civil Engineering
Primary Location
US‑IL‑Chicago
Schedule
Full‑time
Travel
Yes, 50 % of the time
Req ID
254407
Job Hire Type
Experienced #WTR
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Construction
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Burns & McDonnell by 2x.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
#J-18808-Ljbffr