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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
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
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Who's Hiring
- Burns & McDonnell18
- ECS Limited16
- Terracon Consultants8
- Langan Engineering and Environmental Services7
- Roux Associates6
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services14
- Technology & Software2
- Law & Legal Services1
- Electronics & Hardware1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in staff environmental engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, or a related field
- Experience conducting Phase I or Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
- Familiarity with federal and state environmental regulations including RCRA, CERCLA, and Clean Water Act
- 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification or willingness to obtain it
- Proficiency with environmental data management and report writing
- Professional Engineer licensure or active progress toward PE registration
Tips for Your Staff Environmental Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to each discipline
Remediation roles want RCRA and CERCLA fluency front and center, while air quality positions prioritize emissions modeling software like AERMOD. Reorder your bullet points and skills section to mirror the specific discipline in each listing before you apply.
List every relevant certification clearly
Employers scan for 40-Hour HAZWOPER, LEED AP, and state-specific professional engineer licensure. Put certifications in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so a hiring manager can confirm credentials without reading your full work history.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists staff environmental engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by regulatory focus
Filter openings by keywords like NPDES, SPCC, or Phase II ESA to find roles that match your strongest regulatory experience. Applying to closely matched postings increases your chances because agencies and contractors hire for specific compliance gaps, not general environmental knowledge.
Prepare for a technical field interview round
Many staff environmental engineer interviews include a scenario question on site assessment or permit writing. Practice walking through a real project you managed from initial sampling to agency submittal so you can discuss methodology, unexpected findings, and how you resolved them.
Negotiate using project scope not just title
Staff-level environmental engineers often have room to negotiate based on the complexity of sites they'll manage, travel requirements, and field versus office split. Ask about the project portfolio before discussing compensation so you can anchor your ask to scope.
Staff Environmental Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most staff environmental engineers?
The most active employers for staff environmental engineers right now are Burns & McDonnell, ECS Limited, and Terracon Consultants, and the most openings are in California, Florida, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially consistent at environmental consulting firms and federal contractors supporting remediation and infrastructure projects.
How many staff environmental engineer jobs are remote?
About 63% of staff environmental engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that much of the role requires on-site fieldwork, sampling, and inspections. Sub-areas such as report writing, data review, regulatory compliance documentation, and environmental impact analysis are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid flexibility.
How do you become a staff environmental engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, geology, or civil engineering. Gain field experience through internships or entry-level EHS technician roles where you conduct site assessments and sampling. Earn your 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification early, then work toward your Professional Engineer license, which most staff-level roles expect you to have or be actively pursuing.
How do you get hired as a staff environmental engineer with little experience?
Focus on fieldwork you completed during internships, co-ops, or academic research, specifically sampling, monitoring, or report writing. Certifications like 40-Hour HAZWOPER or OSHA 10 signal job-readiness to employers even without full-time experience. Consulting firms and government contractors often hire junior staff environmental engineers and provide structured mentorship toward PE licensure, making them strong entry points.
What does the staff environmental engineer interview process look like?
Most hiring processes start with a phone or video screen focused on your regulatory knowledge and fieldwork background. A technical interview typically follows, where you walk through a past project involving site assessment, remediation, or permitting. Some employers add a written exercise such as reviewing a sample report or drafting a scope of work. Final rounds often include a conversation with a project manager or department lead about team fit and project pipeline.
Where can I find and apply to staff environmental engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to staff environmental engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your regulatory focus, field experience, and location preference, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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