Assistant Civil Engineer, Transportation
Burns & McDonnell
Austin, TXFresher2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- BudgetingCADMicrosoft OfficeAutoCADRevitCivil 3D
- Work
- On-site in Austin
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- AutoCAD72%Microsoft Office39%Budgeting20%CAD9%of 98 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 9, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Assistant Civil Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams in creating world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments. The role involves adapting civil plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs throughout the design and construction process.
Key Responsibilities
- Assists in the civil design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
- Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects.
- Assists in designing civil components for project needs and requirements.
- Applies basic knowledge of commonly used civil engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures.
- Assists with research and compiles project-related data.
- Assists with compiling studies and reports.
- Assists with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers within multiple CAD-related software.
- Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration.
- Assists in performing field inspections, measurements, or calculations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- A 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.
- 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 in:
- AutoCAD
- MicroStation
- BIM (Revit)
- Civil 3D
- PLS
- PLS-CADD
- RISA-3D
- MathCADD
- 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.
- A minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
- Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.