Senior Civil Engineer - Ports & Maritime; Texas

Senior Civil Engineer – Ports & Maritime (Texas)

Burns & McDonnell invites experienced senior civil engineers to lead design, management, and client engagement for critical ports and maritime infrastructure across Texas.

• Deliver a range of heavy civil projects, from port utility and roadway infrastructure to stormwater management design, continuously improving client service and portfolio growth.
• Manage projects requiring diverse services, leveraging the firm’s global network of engineers, scientists, and technologists to support any project task.
• Lead teams through challenging designs and schedules, mentoring staff and maintaining a pride in high‑quality work.
• Discover and implement innovative solutions for projects and processes, collaborating with in‑house construction teams on the front lines.
• Communicate clearly with clients and stakeholders, translating complex concepts and inspiring enthusiasm for vital community work.
• Help clients understand schedule and budget impacts on design decisions, providing honest and valuable input.
• Ensure accountability, flexibility, and organization in project execution; detail orientation remains critical.
• Collaborate with Burns & McDonnell marketing and global practice staff to identify and analyze strategically aligned business development opportunities.
• Identify target clients and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, contractors, and customers to develop business.
• Participate in regional trade associations and professional organizations.
• Serve as a senior civil engineer for a wide variety of waterfront projects.
• Direct and coordinate activities of multiple disciplines on projects, engaging staff and resources from several global practices.
• Assist in managing project and program resources and sub‑consultants.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related ABET‑accredited program with 7+ years of civil engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred or required.
• Master’s degree in civil engineering with 6+ years of experience is acceptable; EPC project experience preferred.
• General business and financial calculation knowledge.
• Knowledge of civil engineering design guides.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/Micro Station, Microsoft Office tools, and Microsoft Project.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Expert knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures; strong computer skills (AutoCAD, Micro Station, BIM tools, Civil 3D, PLS, RISA, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience leading discipline design for large projects and delegating work. Ability to resolve issues in a team environment.
• Critical thinking, methodical problem‑solving, and quantitative analysis skills.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, and organization.
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Job remains open for a minimum of 72 hours and will continue to be posted until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Category:
Civil Engineering
Primary

Location:

Austin, TX

Schedule:

Full‑time
Travel:
Up to 25 % of the time