Senior Civil Engineer - Ports & Maritime (Texas)

Position Overview

It’s a great time to be a Ports and Maritime Senior Engineer at Burns & McDonnell. Experienced senior civil engineering professionals are in high demand, so we work hard to attract and retain the best talent in the industry. As a proven senior civil engineer, you will work with our local and national teams to grow our ports and maritime business, expand client relationships with commercial port authorities, terminal operators, shipping lines, and shipyards, and contribute to our national project execution capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of heavy civil projects – from port utility and roadway infrastructure to stormwater management design – while continuously seeking better ways to serve our clients and grow your skills.
• Manage projects that require diverse services, supported by a team of 12,000 engineers, scientists, technologists, and communication professionals.
• Leverage outstanding creative, technical, and interpersonal skills to lead teams through challenging designs and schedules, mentoring team members along the way.
• Discover and implement innovative solutions for projects and processes in collaboration with experienced designers and an in-house construction team.
• Communicate clearly with clients and stakeholders, translating complex concepts and inspiring enthusiasm for our important work in the community.
• Apply lessons learned to help clients understand how schedule and budget impact design decisions, ensuring honest and valued input.
• Lead teams with a focus on accountability, flexibility, and organization – where success is in the details.
• Collaborate with managers, marketing staff, and other Burns & McDonnell Global Practices to identify and analyze strategically aligned business development opportunities.
• Identify target clients and cultivate effective relationships with key clients, customers, and contractors to drive business growth.
• Participate in regional trade associations and professional organizations.
• Serve as the senior civil engineer for a wide variety of waterfront projects.
• Direct and coordinate multiple disciplines on projects, including staff and resources from various Burns & McDonnell Global Practices.
• Assist in managing project and program resources and sub-consultants.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (or related field from an ABET accredited program) with 7 years of civil engineering experience; EPC project experience preferred.
• Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree in civil or related engineering technology from an ABET accredited program with successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 7 years of civil engineering experience; EPC project experience preferred.
• Or a Master's degree in civil engineering with 6 years of civil engineering experience; EPC project experience preferred.
• General business and financial calculation knowledge.
• Knowledge of civil engineering design guides.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/MicroStation, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures, including advanced computer skills (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM [Revit], Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD) and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, and civil analysis programs.
• Experience leading discipline design for large projects and delegating tasks effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, methodical and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Employee-owned culture: Everyone has a stake in our success. Being 100% employee-owned means we are all driven to find remarkable solutions for our clients, with leadership in ENR’s Top 10 Industry Rankings, a 90% repeat-business rate, and 93% employee retention.
• Resources to win and deliver complex projects: Work with multi-disciplined teams and in-house experts in construction, environmental, technology, planning, and stakeholder engagement to deliver successful ports and maritime projects.
• Career & professional development: Receive the right tools and training to build strong client relationships and take on wide-ranging responsibilities.
• Safety-first work environment: Adhere to extensive safety programs, training, and policies that exceed industry averages.