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The Burns & McDonnell transportation team is growing in Chicago! Looking for a highly motivated and skilled Staff Civil Engineer to join our group. This position will work closely with our roadway engineering team to provide support across a wide variety of infrastructure projects including varying size projects for DOTs, counties, tollway, Design-Build, and other civil support.
Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned company, where you are not only provided an ownership stake, but you get to contribute to the direct success of the company, our clients, and our team. The employee ownership culture runs strong and provides endless opportunity for entrepreneurial thoughts and for career growth.
As a Staff Civil Engineer, you will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful and unique ways at Burns & McDonnell, including:
- Opportunity to experience project management and technical engineering: Assist with project management tasks and leading technical engineering designs to get exposure to the different areas of a project and helping to determine strengths and develop skillsets.
- Opportunity to innovate: Use AI, emerging technologies, and creative problem-solving techniques to develop solutions that improve engineering workflows and project outcomes.
- Direct exposure to clients and stakeholders: Participate in discussions with project teams, stakeholders, and clients to help deliver safe, efficient, and technically sound engineering solutions.
- A voice in the process: Contribute fresh ideas, ask questions, and provide new perspectives that are actively considered in technical discussions and project decisions.
This exciting position involves contributing to a collaborative work environment, working alongside some of the top industry leading experts, and ample potential to grow your career and knowledge base. This position works closely with everyone within the team from entry level staff up through senior leadership on technical design of transportation projects such as route planning studies, feasibility studies, roadway PS&E and schematic designs, and progressive design build projects. You will have exposure to a variety of clients, tasks, and projects from within the Chicago office and across the company. The ideal candidate brings their strong engineering foundation from the transportation highway industry to the table while having the motivation to further drive their technical skill set, engineering abilities and communication skills.
This Staff Civil Engineer position offers incredible career advancement potential for motivated individuals seeking to advance their career with a company that invests in you. As a Staff Civil Engineer, you will work in a multidisciplinary integrated design team to perform the following duties:
- Work with a team of designers and engineers in the preparation of design details, plans, and drawings to meet project deadlines.
- Perform technical roadway design such as preparing horizontal alignments, profiles, intersections, and interchange layouts.
- Support engineering staff with related design experience in drainage, signing and marking, traffic control and construction sequencing, and illumination.
- Develop design criteria, design calculations, construction details, quantities, and cost estimates in accordance with the latest industry standards.
- Participate in Transportation QA/QC processes for project deliverables and submittals.
- Provide internal and external clients with professional and responsive service.
- Support the Design Department in achieving the Vision & Values of the Transportation Global Practice.
- Assist with other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 3 years of civil engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required or
- Bachelor Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 3 years of civil engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required or
- Master Degree in Civil Engineering and 2 years of civil engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required
- Strong knowledge in standard civil engineering techniques, principles and procedures.
- Strong knowledge of transportation design standards including AASHTO design guidelines preferred.
- Strong knowledge of transportation engineering software including Bentley MicroStation, InRoads and/or Geopak and OpenRoads preferred.
- Has the ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines in an organized fashion strongly preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to adapt plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs is strongly preferred.
- Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
- Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
- Basic computer skills and civil analysis programs.
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Embraces ownership of daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Exhibits the ability to meet deadlines and budget strongly preferred.
- Prioritizes client success.
- Previous experience with local clients including Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Tollway and municipalities projects strongly preferred.
Compensation
- Salary: $105,000.00-155,000.00 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. 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-IL-Chicago
Other Locations United States
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Req ID: 261858
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JH #TRN
Description
The Burns & McDonnell transportation team is growing in Chicago! Looking for a highly motivated and skilled Staff Civil Engineer to join our group. This position will work closely with our roadway engineering team to provide support across a wide variety of infrastructure projects including varying size projects for DOTs, counties, tollway, Design-Build, and other civil support.
Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned company, where you are not only provided an ownership stake, but you get to contribute to the direct success of the company, our clients, and our team. The employee ownership culture runs strong and provides endless opportunity for entrepreneurial thoughts and for career growth.
As a Staff Civil Engineer, you will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful and unique ways at Burns & McDonnell, including:
- Opportunity to experience project management and technical engineering: Assist with project management tasks and leading technical engineering designs to get exposure to the different areas of a project and helping to determine strengths and develop skillsets.
- Opportunity to innovate: Use AI, emerging technologies, and creative problem-solving techniques to develop solutions that improve engineering workflows and project outcomes.
- Direct exposure to clients and stakeholders: Participate in discussions with project teams, stakeholders, and clients to help deliver safe, efficient, and technically sound engineering solutions.
- A voice in the process: Contribute fresh ideas, ask questions, and provide new perspectives that are actively considered in technical discussions and project decisions.
This exciting position involves contributing to a collaborative work environment, working alongside some of the top industry leading experts, and ample potential to grow your career and knowledge base. This position works closely with everyone within the team from entry level staff up through senior leadership on technical design of transportation projects such as route planning studies, feasibility studies, roadway PS&E and schematic designs, and progressive design build projects. You will have exposure to a variety of clients, tasks, and projects from within the Chicago office and across the company. The ideal candidate brings their strong engineering foundation from the transportation highway industry to the table while having the motivation to further drive their technical skill set, engineering abilities and communication skills.
This Staff Civil Engineer position offers incredible career advancement potential for motivated individuals seeking to advance their career with a company that invests in you. As a Staff Civil Engineer, you will work in a multidisciplinary integrated design team to perform the following duties:
- Work with a team of designers and engineers in the preparation of design details, plans, and drawings to meet project deadlines.
- Perform technical roadway design such as preparing horizontal alignments, profiles, intersections, and interchange layouts.
- Support engineering staff with related design experience in drainage, signing and marking, traffic control and construction sequencing, and illumination.
- Develop design criteria, design calculations, construction details, quantities, and cost estimates in accordance with the latest industry standards.
- Participate in Transportation QA/QC processes for project deliverables and submittals.
- Provide internal and external clients with professional and responsive service.
- Support the Design Department in achieving the Vision & Values of the Transportation Global Practice.
- Assist with other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 3 years of civil engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required or
- Bachelor Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 3 years of civil engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required or
- Master Degree in Civil Engineering and 2 years of civil engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required
- Strong knowledge in standard civil engineering techniques, principles and procedures.
- Strong knowledge of transportation design standards including AASHTO design guidelines preferred.
- Strong knowledge of transportation engineering software including Bentley MicroStation, InRoads and/or Geopak and OpenRoads preferred.
- Has the ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines in an organized fashion strongly preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to adapt plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs is strongly preferred.
- Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
- Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
- Basic computer skills and civil analysis programs.
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Embraces ownership of daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Exhibits the ability to meet deadlines and budget strongly preferred.
- Prioritizes client success.
- Previous experience with local clients including Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Tollway and municipalities projects strongly preferred.
Compensation
- Salary: $105,000.00-155,000.00 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. 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-IL-Chicago
Other Locations United States
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Req ID: 261858
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JH #TRN
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Civil Engineer
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS scrutinizes civil engineering petitions when your degree field doesn't directly match the role. A structural engineering degree supporting a geotechnical position can trigger an RFE, so prepare a credential evaluation before you start applying.
Target contractors with federal project portfolios
Firms holding federal infrastructure contracts often have established H-1B filing processes and dedicated immigration counsel. Search DOL LCA disclosure data on Migrate Mate to identify which civil engineering employers have active H-1B filing history by role and location.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your exact SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I through Level IV wages for civil engineers in your metro area before negotiating your offer.
Ask employers about PE licensure and cap-exempt status
Some civil engineering roles at universities or nonprofit research institutions qualify for cap-exempt H-1B filing, bypassing the annual lottery. If you hold or are pursuing a Professional Engineer license, ask whether the employer has affiliations that enable cap-exempt petitions.
File for premium processing on project-start deadlines
Civil engineering roles tied to project kickoff dates can't afford a six-month standard processing window. Confirm your employer will request premium processing through USCIS, which guarantees a 15-business-day adjudication decision for time-sensitive project assignments.
Clarify worksite changes before your I-129 is filed
Civil engineers frequently rotate across job sites, and each new worksite in a different metropolitan statistical area may require a new LCA. Confirm with your employer how they handle multi-site LCA compliance before your H-1B petition is submitted to USCIS.
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Does a civil engineering role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, civil engineering roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations when the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates whether the degree requirement is specific to the role, so positions requiring any bachelor's degree regardless of field can face additional scrutiny and may receive a Request for Evidence.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for civil engineers?
Private engineering and construction firms, transportation authorities, environmental consultancies, and public works agencies all sponsor H-1B visas for civil engineers. Employers with long-term infrastructure projects have stronger incentives to sponsor because project timelines exceed the duration of OPT. You can search employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for civil engineering roles on Migrate Mate.
How does working across multiple construction sites affect my H-1B status?
Each metropolitan statistical area where you work for more than 90 consecutive days requires a separate Labor Condition Application certified by DOL. Your employer must post LCA notices at each worksite and maintain a public access file. If your employer hasn't set up a blanket LCA or place-of-employment process for field engineers, unplanned site assignments can create compliance gaps that affect your H-1B validity.
Does holding a Professional Engineer license strengthen an H-1B petition?
A PE license supports the specialty occupation argument because state licensure bodies require a bachelor's degree in engineering as a prerequisite. USCIS treats PE licensure as evidence that the profession itself demands a specific academic background. It doesn't guarantee approval, but it directly addresses the specialty occupation requirement and reduces the likelihood of an RFE on that basis.
Can a civil engineer on H-1B work for a public agency like a city or county?
Yes, government agencies can sponsor H-1B visas, and some state and local government employers qualify as cap-exempt if they meet the nonprofit or governmental research institution criteria under USCIS rules. Standard city and county public works departments are cap-subject, meaning your petition enters the annual lottery. Confirm the agency's cap status with their HR or legal team before counting on a cap-exempt filing.
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