Senior Civil Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Multiple Locations)

Chart your own course and change the world - with the support of people whose interests are aligned with yours. At Burns & McDonnell, opportunity is waiting. We’re looking for people with big ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset. It’s those kinds of people who’ve helped us grow from a small consulting business back in 1898 to a global leader in engineering, construction and consulting solutions. Today, we’re a thriving company with more than 10,000 professionals working in 55 offices worldwide and recognised as the global leader in Transmission & Distribution.

To act in a senior technical capacity in producing Burns & McDonnell’s UK engineering related project deliverables relating to civil/structural engineering, within the (power) Transmission & Distribution Global Practice. This includes:

• Technical Leadership: Lead civil/structural engineering deliverables, ensuring compliance with BS, Eurocodes, and ENA standards.
• Project Execution: Manage design, analysis, and consultancy for T&D infrastructure, including substations, overhead lines, and underground cables.
• Quality Assurance: Approve designs, conduct technical reviews, and maintain compliance with CDM Regulations.
• Collaboration & Development: Support cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and enhance UK civil/structural engineering capabilities.
• Innovation & Efficiency: Develop new methodologies, refine engineering processes, and integrate BIM principles (Revit, Civil 3D, Tekla Tedds).
• Client Engagement & Business Growth: Drive customer success, support bids, and foster relationships to expand our presence in the sector.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to client transmission procedures and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or related field).
• 7 years civil/structural design experience.
• Expertise in client (National Grid TP, SSEN & SPEN) procedures, CDM 2015, and Temporary Works.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, CAD/BIM software, and structural analysis tools.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and engage with diverse stakeholders.

Desirable:

• 5 years civil/structural design experience in T&D.
• Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status with ICE or IstructE or an equivalent professional licence gained through the professional institution to which the individual is aligned.
• Health & Safety qualifications (IOSH, NEBOSH, APS).
• Experience as a Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE).
• Substation safety training (NSI 30, BESC:AIM).