Civil Engineer in Training at Ae2S (Advanced Engineering And Environmental Services, Llc) in Rapid City, SD | Kablio

Role

Description

construction observation

field survey

plan development

site design

report prep

Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weight.
Perform construction observation and administration on water and municipal related projects
Assist professional surveyors with field work on crews performing data gathering for designs or construction staking
May be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to, flame resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwear.
Assist Project Manager with the development and preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates
Assist Project Managers in design and construction of private development site design, site grading, city streets, city water and sewer infrastructure, and municipal facilities
Occasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
Assist in preparation of technical reports

Requirements

autocad

civil engineering

fundamentals

2+ years

communication

travel

Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulation
May be required to travel to off-site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town.
Ability to walk up to 3-miles on uneven terrain.
Fundamentals in Engineering certified
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to travel as required
2+ years' experience working on civil engineering related projects
Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
May require lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 pounds.
AutoCAD Civil 3D experience
Occasional travel to off-site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town

Benefits

100-percent paid Family Health Insurance
Matching 401(k) Contributions
Wellness Program
Paid Parental Leave
Significant Opportunities to Grow and Advance
Family-Friendly with Flexibility and Work-Life Balance
100-percent paid Employee Dental, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO) Credits for Past Experience
Discretionary Bonus Plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

criminal/civil background check
drug screening
motor vehicle records search

Company

Overview

Founded in 1991

Year Established

Began as a small engineering firm in a basement office and grew into a regional powerhouse.

ESOP since 2018

Employee Ownership

Transformed into a 100% employee-owned company with shared stake in success.

$75M Annual Revenue

Revenue

Generates $75 million annually while focusing on practical infrastructure solutions.

Top 10 AEC Firm

Industry Recognition

Recognized among the top 10 architecture, engineering, and construction firms in its size category.

Delivers a full suite of services across water, wastewater, stormwater, and more, including master planning, design, mapping, controls, funding support, and construction administration.
Typical projects include water treatment master plans, booster station rehabilitation, PFAS sampling/treatment, and municipal infrastructure upgrades.
Expanded beyond core water engineering into mechanical, structural, electrical, instrumentation, financial advisory, and communications disciplines.
Operates more than 20 offices across seven states, serving the Upper Midwest, Mountain West, and select industrial and public-sector clients nationwide.
Unites diverse engineering disciplines to tackle complex regional infrastructure challenges, blending innovation with client-focused delivery.

Culture + Values

4.5x–5x Return

Employee-Owners' Share Growth

Employee-Owners expect a 4.5x to 5x return on their shares over 20 years.

4.3/5 Rating

Glassdoor Employee Satisfaction

Rated 4.3 out of 5 on Glassdoor, reflecting high employee satisfaction.

84% Recommend

Employee Referral Rate

84% of employees would recommend the company to others, showcasing strong satisfaction and engagement.

Best Places to Work

Prairie Business/Zweig Group Recognition

Ranked among the Prairie Business/Zweig Group Best Places to Work, highlighting exceptional workplace culture.

Vision
Passion
Integrity
Attitude
Value
Relationships
Employee-Owners share responsibility for client, community and firm success
great staff, forward thinking and empathetic managers, fantastic culture, strong compensation package

Environment + Sustainability

Sustainability defined as 'framework of knowledge and actions … to build strong communities, promote resiliency, and enhance the lives of both our employees and our clients.'
Project-level actions: water reuse, enhanced water reliability, optimized conveyance/treatment to reduce chemicals and energy, incorporated renewable energy components, energy-efficiency measures
Examples: Bozeman drought resiliency planning; Big Sky WWTF improvements; Otsego biosolids building
No stated firm-level net-zero target date found on website

Inclusion & Diversity

3.6/5

Diversity & Inclusion Rating

The company has a Glassdoor rating for Diversity & Inclusion, reflecting employee sentiment on these issues.

No public company DEI strategy or gender statistic data found

Articles

Careers

AE2S & BEYOND (News & Resources)

The Update (Monthly Water News)

Role

Description

construction observation

field survey

plan development

site design

report prep

Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weight.
Perform construction observation and administration on water and municipal related projects
Assist professional surveyors with field work on crews performing data gathering for designs or construction staking
May be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to, flame resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwear.
Assist Project Manager with the development and preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates
Assist Project Managers in design and construction of private development site design, site grading, city streets, city water and sewer infrastructure, and municipal facilities
Occasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
Assist in preparation of technical reports

Requirements

autocad

civil engineering

fundamentals

2+ years

communication

travel

Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulation
May be required to travel to off-site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town.
Ability to walk up to 3-miles on uneven terrain.
Fundamentals in Engineering certified
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to travel as required
2+ years' experience working on civil engineering related projects
Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
May require lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 pounds.
AutoCAD Civil 3D experience
Occasional travel to off-site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town

Benefits

100-percent paid Family Health Insurance
Matching 401(k) Contributions
Wellness Program
Paid Parental Leave
Significant Opportunities to Grow and Advance
Family-Friendly with Flexibility and Work-Life Balance
100-percent paid Employee Dental, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO) Credits for Past Experience
Discretionary Bonus Plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

criminal/civil background check
drug screening
motor vehicle records search

Company

Overview

Founded in 1991

Year Established

Began as a small engineering firm in a basement office and grew into a regional powerhouse.

ESOP since 2018

Employee Ownership

Transformed into a 100% employee-owned company with shared stake in success.

$75M Annual Revenue

Revenue

Generates $75 million annually while focusing on practical infrastructure solutions.

Top 10 AEC Firm

Industry Recognition

Recognized among the top 10 architecture, engineering, and construction firms in its size category.

Delivers a full suite of services across water, wastewater, stormwater, and more, including master planning, design, mapping, controls, funding support, and construction administration.
Typical projects include water treatment master plans, booster station rehabilitation, PFAS sampling/treatment, and municipal infrastructure upgrades.
Expanded beyond core water engineering into mechanical, structural, electrical, instrumentation, financial advisory, and communications disciplines.
Operates more than 20 offices across seven states, serving the Upper Midwest, Mountain West, and select industrial and public-sector clients nationwide.
Unites diverse engineering disciplines to tackle complex regional infrastructure challenges, blending innovation with client-focused delivery.

Culture + Values

4.5x–5x Return

Employee-Owners' Share Growth

Employee-Owners expect a 4.5x to 5x return on their shares over 20 years.

4.3/5 Rating

Glassdoor Employee Satisfaction

Rated 4.3 out of 5 on Glassdoor, reflecting high employee satisfaction.

84% Recommend

Employee Referral Rate

84% of employees would recommend the company to others, showcasing strong satisfaction and engagement.

Best Places to Work

Prairie Business/Zweig Group Recognition

Ranked among the Prairie Business/Zweig Group Best Places to Work, highlighting exceptional workplace culture.

Vision
Passion
Integrity
Attitude
Value
Relationships
Employee-Owners share responsibility for client, community and firm success
great staff, forward thinking and empathetic managers, fantastic culture, strong compensation package

Environment + Sustainability

Sustainability defined as 'framework of knowledge and actions … to build strong communities, promote resiliency, and enhance the lives of both our employees and our clients.'
Project-level actions: water reuse, enhanced water reliability, optimized conveyance/treatment to reduce chemicals and energy, incorporated renewable energy components, energy-efficiency measures
Examples: Bozeman drought resiliency planning; Big Sky WWTF improvements; Otsego biosolids building
No stated firm-level net-zero target date found on website

Inclusion & Diversity

3.6/5

Diversity & Inclusion Rating

The company has a Glassdoor rating for Diversity & Inclusion, reflecting employee sentiment on these issues.

No public company DEI strategy or gender statistic data found

Articles

Careers

AE2S & BEYOND (News & Resources)

The Update (Monthly Water News)