Civil Engineer - Solar (multiple Locations)

Civil Engineering Position

The Power global practice at Burns & McDonnell provides a multidisciplinary approach to power solutions from project financing, siting, and permitting to turnkey construction and startup. Our experience covers the full breadth of renewable power generation technologies — from utility scale solar to battery storage, hydrogen, carbon capture, and nuclear plant services. Burns & McDonnell is seeking to hire an experienced Civil Engineer who will work on project teams to create world class renewable power generation designs for new utility scale renewable projects. The Staff Civil Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting civil plans according to budget constraints, design factors, and client needs.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform civil design of projects from the development phase through design completion.
• Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D and the ability to perform mass grading using: road corridors, feature lines, surfaces, volume earthwork, etc.
• Apply strong knowledge of commonly used civil engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the civil engineering services industry.
• Research local code guidelines and interpret information to create drawings and specifications to support permitting.
• Research and compile project-related data as required by the project managers. Compiles studies and reports. Writes construction specifications.
• Design construction drawing packages that include: site plans, grading plans, erosion control/stormwater management plans, and demolition plans.
• Lead stormwater modeling and BMP design. Create reports to support modeling and permitting efforts including: Stormwater Pollution and Prevention Plan (SWPPP), Hydrology & Hydraulics Study (Drainage study), and road use reports.
• Perform calculations to confirm design intent. Organize assumptions and methods for internal quality review processes.
• Prepare exhibits to support permitting efforts with varying Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
• Coordination with local AHJs on permitting requirements.
• Perform field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering may be substituted for 1 year experience.
• 3 years of civil engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• Successful completion (i.e.passing) FE or EIT preferred.
• 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 computer skills (e.g. AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, Flo-2D, HEC-RAS 1D/2D, FlowMaster, CulvertMaster), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, civil analysis programs.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled. EEO/Disabled/Veterans