Principal Civil Engineer-Aviation

About Burns

Burns is a nationally respected provider of specialized engineering services, bringing highly-technical, sought-after engineering expertise to complex transportation and critical infrastructure projects.

Aviation Team

For more than 50 years, aviation clients have turned to Burns for state-of-the-art innovation and rigorous engineering expertise. We keep pace with complex facility and systems requirements for information technology, security, communications, advanced energy, terminal building systems, infrastructure, and airfield navigation systems. We partner with airports, airlines, architects, and contractors to help our clients deliver a safe, world-class passenger experience to the traveling public using our no-surprises Burns Unique Client Experience.

We are currently seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join our team.

Position Summary:

Performs technical oversight of identified engineering projects within a specific specialization or market sector with high levels of complexity. Formulates and guides the attempt to solve problems consisting of a high level of difficulty and marked importance to the organization. May be responsible for the development of a niche technical service. Is aware of the Company's goals and uses this knowledge to identify ways to advance the Company's ability to produce successful projects. Primary focus may be inclusive of high-profile clients or projects.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Coordinate project work with all engineering staff and consultants.
• Troubleshoot and provide design and/or construction solutions.
• Applies advanced engineering techniques and analyses.
• Utilize thorough knowledge of current technology to select and apply appropriate engineering software for use on projects.
• Perform complex engineering tasks and particularly important engineering work efficiently and accurately.
• Assist in recruiting, retaining and developing top industry talent.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and productive relationships with all employees, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Individual investigations into complex technical problems.
• Quality control through project review at various stages throughout project design.
• Provides subject matter expertise to company clients on technical issues.
• Represents firm at technical conferences.
• Represents firm at client meetings.
• Assists in the performance management process by providing feedback to the Project Manager for performance evaluations.
• Works with the Project Manager to determine technical staffing needs for the group.
• Assures financial and technical project success and maintains a high level of client satisfaction.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Informal task supervision of CAD Operators, Designers, Junior Associates, Engineers, Engineer IIs, Senior Engineers, and Principal Engineers at the direction of the Project Manager

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's (B.S.) Civil Engineering degree.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

At least 12 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATION OR LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

A Professional Engineering License is required at this level.