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Staff Civil Engineer - Environmental Services (Greenville | Richmond | Raleigh)

Burns & McDonnell
full-time
Richmond, VA | Raleigh, NC
Posted 10/22/2026

Job Description

Description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Civil Engineer with related environmental experience to add to our growing Environmental Services Global Practice engineering team in Greenville, SC. We are searching for a self-motivated and experienced engineer to lead or support a wide variety of civil and environmental engineering designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on a variety of projects, including high-voltage transmission line routing and siting, natural gas, renewable projects, commercial development, power generation, water treatment facilities, emergency response and contribute to implementing department strategy, vision, and culture.

The position offers the opportunity to practice in a variety of technical areas, including but not limited to site civil design, hydraulic analyses, stormwater management, regulatory compliance, preparation of construction documents, and construction administration and management. The role will require technical leadership and mentorship of team members. The Engineer will work with project teams throughout the design and construction process, adapting plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs. The ideal candidate is comfortable and engaged with the coordination of multi-disciplinary projects.

The successful candidate will be committed to supporting a diverse portfolio of projects, delivering technical and financial results. Specific responsibilities include the following:

  • Leading or supporting engineering teams to deliver well-coordinated, high-quality designs for civil or environmental engineering projects.

  • Coordinating with, executing and monitoring all aspects of multidisciplinary projects with varying technical complexity.

  • Preparing documentation for design projects, including design criteria, technical letters, memorandums, reports, drawings, detailed design packages, and cost estimates.

  • Providing strategic and/or planning services to clients.

  • Directing and reviewing work products prepared by junior engineering staff.

  • Project management duties include executing project scope, budget, schedule, quality, safety, and client expectations.

  • Establishing client relations and involvement with marketing, contractual, management, and design meetings.

  • Championing QA/QC procedures.

  • Executing internal personnel training.

  • All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Environmental or Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program.

  • Or Bachelor of Science in Environmental, Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

  • A Master of Science degree in Environmental Engineering may be substituted for 1 year of experience.

  • Minimum 3 years (4 years preferred) of environmental engineering experience, consulting preferred.

  • Successful completion (i.e., passing) of FE or EIT preferred.

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D

  • Experience overseeing construction and an understanding of construction methods and procedures.

  • Available for travel as necessary (approximately 10% travel).

  • Strong knowledge of standard civil engineering techniques and procedures.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, regulators, and coworkers.

  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrate critical thinking skills.

  • Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Civil Engineering

Primary Location US-SC-Greenville

Other Locations US-VA-Richmond, US-NC-Raleigh

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 262065

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-GS #ENS

About the job

Job Type

full-time

Location

Richmond, VA | Raleigh, NC

Categories

Water / EnvironmentalCivil / Site

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