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Staff Civil Engineer - Environmental Engineering

Burns & McDonnell

Denver, COFull-time$115–160K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$115–160K/yr
Location
Denver, CO
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

Burns & McDonnell seeks an experienced civil engineer to lead civil engineering and construction planning for transmission line repair and reconstruction work in its Environmental Services practice. The role combines program management, technical leadership, client engagement, and team mentorship. The engineer will oversee project teams and execution, support planning and permitting, and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and quality reviews.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Civil Engineering, nice to haveAutoCAD Civil 3D, nice to haveTechnical Design Oversight, nice to haveProject Leadership, nice to haveQuality Reviews, nice to haveCivil Engineering Principles, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to haveVerbal Communication, nice to haveSelf-Motivation, nice to haveAttention to Detail, nice to havePriority Management, nice to haveFacilitation, nice to haveTeam Building, nice to haveCollaboration, nice to haveOrganization, nice to haveProblem-Solving, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, nice to have3+ Years Civil Engineering Experience, nice to haveConsulting Experience, nice to haveValid Driver's License, nice to haveCompany Driving Privileges, nice to have10% Travel Availability, nice to have

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Environmental Services global practice in Englewood, CO. We are searching for a self-motivated and experienced professional civil engineer to lead a civil engineering and construction planning program for transmission line repair and reconstruction work. This role combines program management, technical leadership, client engagement, and team mentorship responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead civil engineering project teams, providing technical direction, oversight, and quality review of civil engineering

  • deliverables.

  • Apply technical expertise of commonly used civil engineering and construction principles, practices, codes and procedures.

  • Collaborate with project team members on land use planning, permitting, and stakeholder engagement.

  • Oversee project execution, including responsibility for resource management forecasting.

  • Provide quality review of production drawings and commercial bid packages to verify design compliance with project, client, and industry standards and requirements, including constructability.

  • Participate in the development of project schedules, scope, budget, staffing, and construction planning.

  • Monitor and report on project progress, financial performance, schedule, risks, and key issues.

  • Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and cost controls.

  • Facilitate clear and effective communication across project teams.

  • Assist with recruiting, development, and training of staff.

  • Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering program from an accredited university.

  • Minimum of 3 years of civil engineering experience. Consulting experience is preferred.

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.

  • Demonstrated experience overseeing technical design tasks and leading design and construction projects from planning through close-out.

  • Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.

  • Strong knowledge in civil engineering principles.

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

  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.

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

  • Valid driver's license required. In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.

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

Compensation

$115,000.00-160,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. Burns & McDonnell’s PTO program includes the paid sick leave entitlements provided under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). Additionally, as part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

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-CO-Denver

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 265476

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DNI #ENS

How this job compares

Set against the 5,030 open Civil Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$115–160K/yr
  • Colorado median$100–135K/yr169 salary ranges
  • US median$91–143K/yr2,877 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $138K, is 17% above the Colorado median midpoint ($118K) — in the top quarter of Civil Engineer salary ranges in Colorado.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 191 open Civil Engineer jobs in Colorado and 5,030 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Civil Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (4,218 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,751 of the 5,030 open Civil Engineer jobs (75%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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