Assistant Civil Engineer, Transportation
Burns & McDonnell
Dallas, TXFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- BudgetingCADMicrosoft OfficeAutoCADCivil 3DRevit
- Work
- On-site in Dallas
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- AutoCAD71%Microsoft Office38%Budgeting21%CAD10%of 96 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 7, 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 working with project teams throughout the design and construction process, adapting civil plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.
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, verifying corrections in 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.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Proficient computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
- Basic computer skills in AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD, and civil analysis programs.
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.
- 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.