Demo

Senior Civil Engineer - Aviation & Federal (Brea, Los Angeles)

Burns & McDonnell
Brea, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2026
Description Imagine having an ownership stake in the company where you work. Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is an award-winning firm specializing in engineering, architecture, construction, environmental, and consulting services. Our global projects are driven by a singular mission: to make our clients successful. Locally, regionally, and nationally, we’re recognized as a Best Place to Work.

As a 100% employee-owned company, we’ve cultivated a culture where everyone is personally invested in project outcomes and client satisfaction. Our employee-owners embrace an ownership mindset, working diligently and intelligently to benefit our clients and enhance our communities. While we offer flexible work options, including 6 weeks of remote work, flexible daily schedules, and 9/80 work weeks, our commitment to success keeps our employee-owners engaged in the office. At Burns & McDonnell, hard work and entrepreneurial spirit lead to success for our clients, communities, and individual wealth. We truly are owners.

The Senior Civil Engineer will lead civil design project teams in Brea, CA to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of equipment and infrastructure projects that will primarily support local Aviation and Federal Clients. Other projects may include municipal, power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, and military facilities. It is anticipated that they will have direct contact with our local clients in supporting discipline specific work under On-call Engineering Programs, Design Build Programs as well as large Federal budget line-item projects.

  • Lead civil design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
  • Review civil vendor drawings; data interface with suppliers, clients other engineering disciplines, detailers, designers.
  • Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders.
  • Applies expert knowledge of commonly used civil concepts, practices, codes and procedures within the civil engineering services industry. Compiles studies and reports. Writes specifications.
  • Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find's/develops non-standard design solutions.
  • Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project related data as required by the project managers to verify design compliance with project, client, and industry standards, including constructability.
  • Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of materials.
  • Leads field inspections, installation, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
  • Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
  • Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
  • Participate sales and marketing efforts and identify, lead and manage key pursuits.
  • Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
  • Prepare, present and manage project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
  • Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the civil engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
  • Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
  • Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
  • Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program or Bachelor of Science in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
  • Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering may be substituted for 1 year experience.
  • 15 years of civil engineering experience, consulting preferred.
  • FAA and DOD experience preferred
  • Successful completion (i.e.passing) FE or EIT preferred.
  • Strong knowledge in standard civil engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
  • Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
  • Strong computer skills (e.g. AutoCAD, Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, MathCADD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, civil analysis programs.
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.

Compensation

$150,000.00-220,000.00 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. 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-CA-Brea

Other Locations United States, US-CA-Los Angeles

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time

Req ID: 261185

Job Hire Type Experienced #A&F

Salary : $150,000 - $220,000

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Senior Civil Engineer - Aviation & Federal (Brea, Los Angeles)?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Senior Civil Engineer - Aviation & Federal (Brea, Los Angeles) career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$103,075 - $132,729
Income Estimation: 
$123,335 - $160,476
Income Estimation: 
$110,906 - $139,379
Income Estimation: 
$117,606 - $144,658
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Burns & McDonnell

  • Burns & McDonnell Honolulu, HI
  • Description The Staff Commissioning Engineer leads commissioning, retro-commissioning, and energy-related efforts for complex buildings and systems across ... more
  • 12 Days Ago

  • Burns & McDonnell Washington, DC
  • Description The Project Manager will lead and motivate a team in the day-to-day management of project safety, quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, r... more
  • 12 Days Ago

  • Burns & McDonnell Wallingford, CT
  • Description The Project Manager is responsible for leading a diverse team in the successful delivery of complex utility infrastructure projects, or program... more
  • 12 Days Ago

  • Burns & McDonnell Denver, CO
  • Description An Intern will work collaboratively with our teams to support a Burns & McDonnell Department, Global Practice or Regional Office. This position... more
  • 12 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Senior Civil Engineer - Aviation & Federal (Brea, Los Angeles) jobs in the Brea, CA area that may be a better fit.

  • Burns & McDonnell Brea, CA
  • Description The Electrical Engineer will work on project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety ... more
  • 15 Days Ago

  • Burns & McDonnell Brea, CA
  • Description The Mechanical Engineer will work on project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety ... more
  • 11 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!