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Staff Civil Engineer - Transmission & Distribution
Burns & McDonnellHouston, USASenior4+ years
Apply **Description**
+ 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.
**Qualifications**
+ 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.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
**Job** Structural Engineering
**Primary Location** US-TX-Houston
**Schedule:** Full-time
**Travel:** Yes, 20 % of the Time
**Req ID:** 260506
**Job Hire Type** Experienced #LI-MG #T&D
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