Civil Engineer

Burns Engineering, Inc.
Chicago, IL

Job Description

Job Description

About Burns:

Burns Engineering provides professional engineering design and project management services for transportation, facilities, and infrastructure projects. We help our clients attain their strategic goals and initiatives through successful large-scale infrastructure projects. Burns' full-service capabilities include mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, transportation, and energy consulting engineering.

Recently voted a Top Workplace by Philly.com, we credit our strength as an organization to our talented, driven, vibrant team. Burns is an ENR Top 500 Firm, and has been named an MEP Giant by Consulting-Specifying Engineer Magazine, as well as a Hot Firm by Zweig. We are industry experts, proven leaders, innovative thinkers, and team players. We put our clients' successes and best interests first, because their success is our success. We have fun at work because we love making a difference in the world. We are looking for high-energy, bright, collaborative individuals who want the opportunity to "write their own story" with us.

We are currently seeking a Civil Engineer to join our Aviation Team in Philadelphia, PA

Summary:

The Civil Engineer I will be responsible for performing technical engineering tasks, technical studies and investigations, and designs on assigned projects. The Engineer I will be mentored by senior level engineering staff, will work with more autonomy, and will complete engineering tasks of moderate complexity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Complete discipline specific engineering for systems and designs of moderate complexity.
  • Assist in developing design approaches and concepts on projects with moderate complexity. Consult with senior technical staff when needed.
  • Assist in the development of proposals and presentations to clients.
  • Perform specific engineering studies and design analyses and assist the Project Manager in establishing budgets, cost estimates, and project schedules.
  • Review drawings, RFIs, and records of changes and communicate directly with suppliers, contractors, and client representatives as required. Consult with senior technical staff when needed.
  • Perform on-site surveys and inspections during design and construction stages and issue written reports noting deficiencies. Consult with senior technical staff when needed.
  • Assist in the coordination of project designs with other disciplines and teams.
  • Attend client and/or project meetings when requested.
  • Write technical specifications with oversight from senior technical staff.
  • Assist Project Manager with the delegation, collaboration, and review of project work tasks of CAD Operators, CAD Technicians, Designers, Co-Ops, Interns, Engineering Design Associates, and Engineering Associates.
  • May lead in developing design approaches and concepts on projects of low complexity. Consult with senior technical staff when needed.
  • Perform all tasks in compliance with Burns (and, when applicable, a client's) standards, policies, procedures, and engineering codes.
  • Perform all tasks efficiently, accurately, within the allotted project hours, and complete tasks on or before the due date.
  • Observe, understand, apply and retain Burns technical policies, procedures, design analyses, calculations, engineering methodology and codes, and equipment selection criteria of low to moderate complexity.
  • Complete special tasks as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No formal supervisory responsibilities. Under the oversight of the Project Manager, the Engineer I may provide direction to CAD Operators, CAD Technicians, Designers, Co-Ops, Interns, Engineering Design Associates, and Engineering Associates.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • Professionally Licensed Engineer
  • Bachelor's (B.S.) Civil Engineering degree and at least 4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Civil 3D/AutoCAD experience
  • Stormwater management/design experience

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Professional Engineering License is required at this level.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

  • Progressive engineering experience working on tasks of moderate complexity.
  • Strong knowledge in the use of engineering design software such as AutoCAD or Revit and other specialized design software as required.
  • Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to solve problems of moderate complexity with minimum supervision from leaders or management.
  • Progressive ability to perform technical calculations.
  • Ability to research and interpret engineering discipline codes and standards.
  • Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments and manage changing assignments in a team environment.
  • Proactive, good communicator (oral and written), and strong analytical and problem-solving skills to trouble shoot and assess key issues to address.
  • Ability to collaborate, build relationships and work effectively with a team.
  • Previous experience in consulting is highly preferred.

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Posted 2026-08-08

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