Assistant Civil Engineer - Transportation (Chicago)
Burns & McDonnell • Chicago, IL • Posted June 08, 2026
About the Role
**Description** The Burns & McDonnell transportation team is growing in Chicago! We’re looking for a highly motivated and willing to learn Assistant Civil Engineer to join our team. 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.
As an Assistant Civil engineer, you will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful and unique ways at Burns & McDonnell, including:
+ 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 proc...
As an Assistant Civil engineer, you will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful and unique ways at Burns & McDonnell, including:
+ 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 proc...