Senior Civil Engineer – Aviation Lead & Mentorship
Listed on 2026-09-01
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Engineering
Engineering Design & Technologists, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer
New York Office
44 W 28th Street
16th Floor
New York, NY 10001, USA
New York Office
44 W 28th Street
16th Floor
New York, NY 10001, USA
RMT - Chicago
150 South Wacker Drive
Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60606, USA
RMT - Chicago
150 South Wacker Drive
Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60606, USA
Burns is a nationally respected provider of specialized engineering services, bringing highly-technical, sought-after engineering expertise to complex transportation and critical infrastructure projects.
Ranked a Top Workplace and ENR Top 500 Design Firm, we have built a reputation on outstanding client service, delivering resilient, life-protecting engineering solutions that take full advantage of new and evolving technologies. We are personally invested in helping our clients achieve their goals, successfully guiding them through the challenges of multifaceted projects using our no-surprises Burns Unique Client Experience.
We are currently seeking aSenior Civil Engineer to join our Aviationteam.
Summary:
The Senior Civil Engineer is responsible for performing highly complex technical engineering tasks while applying advanced techniques and the modification and extension of theories and practices of the field.
The Senior Engineer will focus on developing technicalexpertiseand mentoring early and mid-career engineering and design staff.
- Developdisciplinespecific engineering systems, designs, approaches, and solutions forhighly complex, large projects. Consult Principals Engineers and Chief Engineers when needed.
- Sign and seal engineering drawings.
- Set technical direction for specific discipline on projects,determinediscipline work tasks and flow, delegate design elements to Engineers and Designers whileretainingmost complex, high value tasks for self.
- Mentor early and mid-career work through on-the-job training.
When requested, partner with Learning& Development Lead to create and deliver training content. - Perform specific engineering studies and design analysesandassistthe Project Manager inestablishingbudgets, cost estimates,and project schedules.
- Develop innovative technical solutions and engineering methods to enhance efficiency,quality,and production.
- Provide guidance to a project’s overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
- Ensure Burns (and, when applicable, a client’s) technical policies and procedures are practiced during the execution of projects for clients.
- Assists Project Managers in the coordination of project designs with other disciplines including attendance at project meetings.
- Review drawings, RFIs, and records ofchanges and communicate directly with suppliers,contractors,and client representatives as required.
- Performs on-site inspections during construction and coordinates design requirements with contractors and equipment suppliers.
- Oversee the scoping,implementation and design of plans bymaintainingthe team’s schedule of project deliverable milestones, billingobjectives, and activity codes.
- Assistsin proposal writing and client presentations for future work.
- Act as an expert technical resource with clients and external partners.
- Activelyparticipatesin professional organizations and/or client groups where the technical reputation and image of the firm may be enhanced.
- Research, apply andretaindesign analyses, calculations, engineeringmethodologyand codes, and equipment selection criteria of high complexity.
- Perform all tasks in compliance with Burns (and, when applicable, aclient’s) standards, policies, procedures, and engineering codes.
- Perform all tasks efficiently, accurately, within the allotted project hours, and complete tasks on or before the due date.
- Complete special duties as assigned.
Key Requirements/Qualifications:
A minimum 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- PE is required at this level.
- Stormwater management/design
Why Join The Burns Team
Recently voted a Top Workplace by , we credit our strength as an organization to our talented, driven, vibrant team. Burns is an ENR Top 500 Firm and has been named a MEP Giant by Consulting-Specifying Engineer Magazine, as well as a Hot Firm by Zweig. We are industry experts, proven leaders, innovative…
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