Assistant Civil Engineer, Transportation

About the Role

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a motivated and willing-to-learn Assistant Civil Engineer to join their growing transportation team in Chicago. This position offers the opportunity to support a variety of infrastructure projects for DOTs, counties, tollways, and design-build initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the civil design of projects from conceptual phase through design completion.
• Perform components of roadway design, including horizontal and vertical alignments, typical sections, drainage and hydraulic analysis, erosion control plans, quantity tabulation, opinion of cost, and general plan production.
• Research and compile project-related data.
• Compile studies and reports.
• Assist with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for transportation facilities.
• Perform field inspections, measurements, or calculations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from a recognized, accredited program (ABET accreditation strongly preferred).
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience 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.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Proficient computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Basic computer skills 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.

Compensation

• $80,000.00 - $115,000.00 Yearly
• Base salary plus eligibility for discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including insurance, disability, time off, and wellness programs.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for eligible employees.
• 401(k) retirement program.