Engineer I

Description

• Assist in the preparation or modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction documents, studies, permits, and designs for various projects.
• Assist in the development of construction cost estimates for various projects.
• Use computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering plans and reports.
• Read, analyze, and interpret engineering and construction documents, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Work with Supervisor to identify and complete professional development, skills development, knowledge acquisition, and personal growth. (i.e., new software, conferences, certifications, licensure, etc.).
• Assist with the preparation of project deliverables according to the planned direct labor and expense budgets outlined by the Project Manager or Practice Leader.
• Occasionally works in outside weather conditions, possibly for extended assignments.
• Communicate effectively with the Project Manager or Practice Leader to understand established schedule milestones, as well as direct labor and expense budgets.
• Actively pursue and participate in professional activities.
• Efficiently manage time towards completion of assignments within schedule and budget.
• Successfully achieve the financial goals set forth for your position (quality work within project budgets, direct labor hours, etc.).
• Follow policies and procedures set forth in the Employee Handbook.
• Attend client and public meetings – days or nights.
• Successfully maintain CEU’s and licensure as assigned/required.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Show responsibility for job specific quality as defined in a Practice’s or Project’s quality control plan.
• Review the construction site to monitor progress and other duties per the contract documents.
• Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Assist in client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects.
• Work under close and immediate supervision of a licensed engineer to prepare design computations, design documents, and quantity estimates, with increasing proficiency and independence.

Requirements

• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and financial functions.
• BS degree in civil engineering with 0-2 years of experience.
• Preferred: Registration as Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
• Ability to work extended hours at times.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Basic level of computer-aided design using AutoCAD, Civil3D, and/or OpenRoads preferred.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. or more.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Predominantly office environment: some overnight travel is required.
• Seeing, hearing, talking, standing, stooping, bending, walking, reading, and writing.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance