Senior Ports & Maritime Engineer - Transportation (Texas)

Overview

Senior civil engineer leading ports and maritime projects, managing design and teams.

Key Responsibilities

• project management
• civil engineering
• infrastructure design
• resource management
• team leadership
• client communication

Tasks

-Bring lessons learned to help clients understand that the schedule and budget impact design decisions, trusting that your honest input is valued and important to our mutual success. -Manage projects that require diverse services, knowing we have 12,000 engineers, scientists, technologists and communication professionals to support nearly any project task. -Serve as the senior civil engineer for a wide variety of waterfront projects. -Assist in managing project and program resources and sub-consultants. -Communicate clearly with clients and stakeholders, translating complex concepts and inspiring enthusiasm for the important work we deliver to our communities. -Participate in necessary regional trade associations and professional organizations. -Discover and implement innovative solutions for projects and processes, collaborating with experienced designers and an in-house construction team that works on the front lines every day. -When necessary, collaborate with managers, marketing staff and other Burns & McDonnell Global Practices to identify and analyze business development opportunities that are strategically aligned with company’s objectives. -Lead teams where accountability, flexibility and organization are important. Success is in the details. -Deliver a range of heavy civil projects, from port utility and roadway infrastructure to stormwater management design, always looking for better ways to serve our clients and grow your skills and portfolio. -Bring outstanding creative, technical and interpersonal skills to lead teams through challenging designs and schedules, taking pride in a job well done and the people you mentor along the way. -When possible, identify target clients for Burns & McDonnell and cultivate effective relationships with existing and potential key clients, customers, and contractors to develop business. -Direct and coordinate activities of multiple disciplines on projects, including staff and resources from several Burns & McDonnell Global Practices.

Requirements

• bachelors
• pe license
• autocad
• revit
• epc
• leadership

What You Bring

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

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Benefits

-Career and professional development opportunities. Our senior engineering staff play a vital role on a project and are key representatives with clients and sub-consultants, so we value and invest in their development. We will provide the right tools and training to help you build strong relationships and give you wide-ranging responsibilities for delivering work on all your projects. -Burns & McDonnell provides it’s Senior Civil Engineers with… -An employee-owned culture where everyone has a stake in our success. Being 100% employee-owned means we are all driven to find remarkable solutions for our clients. You will have ownership in a firm that leads multiple categories in ENR’s Top 10 Industry Rankings, has a 90% repeat-business rate, and maintains 93% employee retention.

About Burns & Mcdonnell

-The firm grew steadily from municipal roots, evolving into a global design‑build leader with integrated engineering, architecture, and construction services. -Headquartered in Kansas City, it has expanded its operations to more than 75 offices worldwide, including locations in the US, Canada, UK, UAE, India, and the Middle East. -It specializes in sectors such as water, power, transportation, aviation, manufacturing, and oil & gas, undertaking projects ranging from airports to chemical facilities. -Its full‑service model encompasses consulting, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, ensuring seamless project delivery from concept to operation. -The company is 100% employee‑owned, following a significant employee buyout in the 1980s that redefined its trajectory.

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