Entry-level Civil Design Engineer

Overview

Design land development projects, perform calculations, drafting, and field work.

Key Responsibilities

• engineering calculations
• survey work
• hydraulic modeling
• construction observation
• quantity takeoffs
• cad drafting

Tasks

-Perform engineering calculations or analyses. -Perform basic survey work, such as using a level to confirm elevations of existing site features. -Perform various types of engineering modeling tasks, potentially including: Hydraulic pipe sizing, pump station sizing, stormwater runoff calculations and modeling. -Interact and communicate with office staff, design team members, contractors, regulatory officials and clients. -Perform construction observation to ensure conformance to design specifications, assist in resolving issues that arise and strengthen design skills through a greater understanding of construction means and methods. -Analyze, review, and understand design guidelines, specifications, ordinances and rules and regulations associated with development and design. -Prepare quantity takeoffs and opinions of probable construction cost for various design projects. -Prepare drawings and graphics using CAD platforms and other graphics software such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. -Assist in preparing engineering reports, permit applications, bid documents and other typical written communication. -Plan and design a wide range of land development projects.

Requirements

• autocad
• civil 3d
• microstation
• eit
• bachelor
• communication

What You Bring

-Knowledge of local, state, and federal design standards. -EIT or EI Certification preferred. -Experience with design and plan production in AutoCad Civil 3D, MicroStation, or equivalent. -1-3 years of experience, required. -Ability to work independently and in team settings. -Ability to react quickly and calmly to high-pressure situations. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills. -Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required.

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About Ljb Inc.

-The firm expanded from Midwest roots into a national engineering consultancy. -It pioneered Midwest tilt‑up concrete in 1970 and later designed the world’s largest tilt‑up structure in Texas. -Its portfolio spans buildings, roads, water systems, and fall protection, including early bridge and roundabout projects in Ohio. -LJB delivers cost‑efficient structural design—especially tilt‑up, concrete, steel and wood structures—across North America, with licenses in all 50 states and Canada. -Safety by Design fall protection services grew from a 1994 project with GSA into a nationally recognized training and consulting arm. -Typical projects include large industrial facilities, airports, healthcare buildings, federal and municipal infrastructure, including iconic bridges and civil works. -Through strategic acquisitions of water resources and civil/survey firms, the firm continues expanding its sector depth and geographic reach.

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