Staff Civil Designer - Transmission & Distribution (Glasgow, UK)

Overview

Lead civil/structural design for power transmission projects in Glasgow

Key Responsibilities

• design packages
• bim implementation
• lead engineer
• design qa
• compliance
• client meetings

Tasks

-Contribute to schedules, budgets and incorporating of project criteria into civil designs to support meeting project financial goals. -Execute complex assignments requiring the use of advanced techniques, resulting in the development of new or improved processes, equipment, and/or technological methods. -Work closely with other sections with the UK T&D Engineering Team, particularly the Substation Section, to enable effective collaboration on multi-disciplinary projects and facilitate an optimal engineering function in the UK business. -Undertake consultancy role on FEED stage projects, including production of technical reports and presentations. -Maintain project compliance to Burns & McDonnell’s UK Integrated Management System. -Participating in multi-disciplinary teams to produce specific sub-packages of detailed design deliverables; -Leading on package detailed design development, unaided and when appropriate; -Produce detailed civil/structural engineering design packages, compliant to required client and national technical standards (BS/Eurocodes/ENA), including civil design and analysis of foundations, structural substation components, steel structures and other civil structural components, using industry standard software. -Assist in determining Section objectives and requirements, organise projects and develop standards and guidelines. -Undertake drawing production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity. -Be a driving force in implementing and maintaining building information modelling (BIM)/digital engineering tools, systems, policies, processes and procedures in accordance with industry best practices and standards, including ISO 19650 and PAS 1192. -Plan and lead project and client meetings (or meeting sections), as required. -Identifying new skills and competencies required within the Burns & McDonnell team to meet business needs and actively supporting development and recruitment of talent, including candidate interviewing. -Support nurturing of a safety and technical excellence culture through emphasis on staff competence, diligence, and responsible attitude. -Be a lead technical role on civil and structural engineering work packages relating to electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure, including undertaking the role of Lead Project Engineer on project teams, as required and when appropriate. -Interpret and establish policies, procedures, and strategic goals of the organisation. -Assist with developing and implementing policies, processes, procedures, standards, and technical guidance, as required to continually improve the engineering capability within the Civil/Structural Section. -Assist with advancement and development of department tools and workflows to increase efficiency of designs, specification development, and project execution. -Be an ambassador for Burns & McDonnell at all times through acting in accordance with expected high ethical and moral standards, and in adherence to Burns & McDonnell Code of Conduct. -Participate in relevant professional bodies and industry groups. Maintain Continued Professional Development (CPD). -Undertake technical quality assurance reviews and provide design approval/sign-off, as required and appropriate, on civil and structural engineering designs. -Support nurturing of world-class customer service culture, to drive client success. -Maintain compliance with CDM Regulations and all other legal and regulatory requirements associated with the nature of design undertaken. -Produce various civil project designs, including site design, land development, roads, storm drainage systems, storm water management facilities, water and sanitary sewer utility design, sediment and erosion control, and facility design. -Undertake a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches. -Actively support marketing and business development activities, building relationships with client technical contacts to aid generating new business, and elevation of the Burns & McDonnell brand. -Support the preparation of project proposals and lead tender presentations. -providing guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers within the Civil/Structural Section. -Provide support for continued professional development of less experienced engineers in team, including technical guidance. -Supporting the Civil/Structural Section Manager in growing and enhancing the Civil/Structural Section engineering capability in the UK business; and -Drive ‘Safety by Design’ approach on all projects, at all times. -Maintain technical compliance to applicable Burns & McDonnell and client design management standards, processes, and procedures on all work delivered by Civil/Structural Section staff.

Requirements

• autocad
• civil 3d
• microstation
• excel
• bachelor degree
• problem solving

What You Bring

-General Certificate of Secondary Education 7 years progressive detailing and design experience Required -Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and judgment in anticipating and solving problems. -Understanding wider industry best practices and client technical standards/procedures for construction, operations & maintenance, and decommissioning, in order to drive safety, constructability, and operability throughout whole asset lifecycles. -Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field and 4 years related experience Required or -Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail. -Higher National Diploma and 5 years related experience Required or -Ability to work collaboratively with others (Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives. -Expert knowledge in design, calculations and design systems. -Expert knowledge in the theory and practices of civil discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks. -Expert understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables. -Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

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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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