Civil Engineer - Solar (Multiple Locations)

Position Overview

The Power global practice at Burns & McDonnell provides a multidisciplinary approach to power solutions—from project financing, siting, and permitting to turnkey construction and startup. Our experience covers the full breadth of renewable power generation technologies including utility scale solar, battery storage, hydrogen, carbon capture, and nuclear plant services.

Burns & McDonnell is seeking to hire an experienced Civil Engineer to work on project teams creating world class renewable power generation designs for new utility scale renewable projects, adapting civil plans according to budget constraints, design factors, and client needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform civil design of projects from the development phase through design completion.
• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D and perform mass grading using road corridors, feature lines, surfaces, volume earthwork, etc.
• Apply strong knowledge of civil engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures.
• Research local code guidelines and interpret information to create drawings and specifications to support permitting.
• Research and compile project-related data as required by project managers; compile studies and reports, and write construction specifications.
• Design construction drawing packages including site plans, grading plans, erosion control/stormwater management plans, and demolition plans.
• Lead stormwater modeling and BMP design, and create reports to support efforts such as the SWPPP and Hydrology & Hydraulics Study.
• Perform calculations to confirm design intent and organize assumptions and methodologies for internal quality review processes.
• Prepare exhibits to support permitting efforts with various Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
• Coordinate with local AHJs on permitting requirements.
• Perform field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
• Carry out all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a related degree from an ABET accredited program; alternatively, a degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology with successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• A Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering may substitute for 1 year of experience.
• At least 3 years of civil engineering experience, with consulting experience preferred.
• Successful completion (i.e., passing) of the FE or EIT exam is preferred.
• Strong understanding of standard civil engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated critical thinking abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and various design software including AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, Flo-2D, HEC-RAS 1D/2D, FlowMaster, CulvertMaster, and related hydraulic, hydrologic, and civil analysis programs.
• Exceptional attention to detail, team building, collaboration, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits & Perks

• Schedule: Full-time
• Travel: 10% of the Time
• Primary Location: US-AZ-Phoenix
• Other Locations: US-MO-Kansas City
• EEO/Disabled/Veterans