Assistant Civil Engineer - Water Construction Management, Field (Chicago/Downer's Grove)
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About Our Great Lakes Water Team
Our Great Lakes Water team is a dynamic group of 70 people (and growing!) who focus on water and wastewater projects for municipal and industrial clients, spanning treatment, distribution collection and more. We are located throughout multiple cities across the Great Lakes region, including Chicago, Downers Grove, St. Louis, Columbus, Chattanooga, Shreveport and Detroit. Together, our offices staff engineering, environmental, and construction professionals who work side by side to Create Amazing successes for our clients. Skilled field engineers are in high demand in our industry and Burns & McDonnell works hard to attract and retain proven talent. Welcome to a firm that will recognize and reward your contributions to our success!
This position provides the opportunity to grow professionally within one of the industry's leading firms. Potential projects include drinking water (treatment, storage, and distribution), wastewater (treatment, collection, and conveyance), and stormwater (collection, conveyance, detention, and green infrastructure).
The Assistant Civil Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist in field activities such as site investigations, inspections, and assessments for Burns & McDonnell projects in a variety of locations.
What You Will Do:
- Creating field reports and documentation of daily work performed on project sites.
- Producing accurate quantity data for use in generation of contractor pay estimates and material certification.
- Coordinating with designers as required for shop drawing reviews, requests for information and change orders.
- Maintain communication with Project Managers throughout the course of the project so they are informed of site progress.
- Maintain communication with Section Manager throughout the course of the project regarding project progress and issues.
- Solve technical problems related to the project parameters.
- Interface with client as needed.
- Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
- Have the ability to work productively in an office setting during down time on project sites.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program required.
- Bachelor 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.
Compensation
$71,500.00-105,000.00 Yearly
The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. 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. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Civil Engineering
Primary Location US-IL-Chicago
Other Locations United States, US-IL-Downers Grove
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time
Req ID: 242006
Job Hire Type New Grad #LI-JF #WTR
- Location:
- Downers Grove
- Job Type:
- FullTime