Staff Civil Engineer - Transmission & Distribution

Burns & McDonnell
📍 Houston, TX, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 25, 2026

Job Description

**Description**



+ Design and develop detailed site plans for substations, including grading, drainage, and stormwater management systems.

+ Perform calculations for cut-and-fill, stormwater runoff, and soil stability to support site preparation.

+ Prepare erosion control and support the generation of stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) in compliance with local and federal regulations.

+ Design and develop detailed gravel access road design for substation access.

+ Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to produce site grading designs and drawings.

+ Coordinate with structural, electrical, and environmental teams to align site designs with project requirements.

+ Support geotechnical investigations and surveys to ensure project design requirements are captured.

+ Prepare technical reports, construction specifications, and material takeoffs.

+ Coordinate with construction and project management to ensure succe...

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Job Details

  • Location Houston, TX
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date June 25, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 02, 2026