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Burns & McDonnell Assistant Civil Engineer - Transportation (Omaha) in Omaha, Nebraska
Description
Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Civil Engineer to join our growing Transportation Practice in our Omaha office. In this position you will be a part of a skilled team that values everyone’s contributions to a project. Typical projects include but are not limited to urban and rural highway projects, and municipal roadway design projects. The Assistant Civil Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams in the design and analysis of transportation projects as well as the contractors and construction staff on design/build projects.
Assists in the civil design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
Assist in performing varying components of roadway design including the development of horizontal and vertical alignments, development of typical sections, drainage and hydraulic analysis, development of erosion control plans, tabulation of project quantities and opinion of cost, and general plan production.
Assists with research and compiles project related data as required by the project managers.
Assists with compiling studies and reports.
Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of transportation facilities.
Assists in performing field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program required or;
Bachelor Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam required.
At least 1 year of related consulting experience strongly preferred.
Basic knowledge in standard civil engineering techniques, principles and procedures.
Basic knowledge of transportation design standards including AASHTO design guidelines preferred.
Basic knowledge of transportation engineering software including Bentley MicroStation, InRoads and/or Geopak and OpenRoads preferred.
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.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Civil Engineering
Primary Location US-NE-Omaha
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Req ID: 261072
Job Hire Type New Grad #LI-JF #TRN