Entry-Level Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, achievement-oriented individual to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to build their career, do challenging and meaningful work, and protect and restore our Nation’s aging infrastructure. Work could include engineering concepts in various fields such as wastewater, water resources, potable water or construction management. If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a growth-oriented professional consulting office to enhance your potential to gain new knowledge, skills, and relationships in a collaborative, innovative and supportive environment, this position is for you.

Detailed Description:

In this role you will work closely with project managers and other team leads locally and nationally to execute work involving conventional types of civil engineering principals and other related activities for infrastructure projects. You will provide support for a variety of projects that may include planning, evaluation, design, and construction related activities for wastewater, water, and storm water conveyance systems. We are looking for candidates who have a passion for the environment, meeting new people, and desire to learn from seasoned professionals in a team environment. Specific duties may include the following:

• Perform field assessments to evaluate and document existing site-specific conditions or collect design criteria
• Assist with environmental studies, permitting and alternative analysis
• Perform calculations, prepare technical drawings, specifications, and reports under supervision
• Check performance or conformity with design plans and specifications through field inspection and reporting
• Assist with the preparation of technical memoranda, reports and electronic deliverables
• Collect and record data and documentation
• Prepare spreadsheets, documents, drawings and maps (in AutoCAD or GIS)
• Execute planning, assessment, detailed design, and construction administration assignments
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with project teams under other disciplines (drafters, designers, and subcontractors)

Desired Skills and Experience: 

• BS degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering (or other related field) required; MS degree preferred
• EIT and/or NASSCO certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years’ professional experience in the study, design, and construction administration of water, stormwater and/or wastewater pipelines, pumping stations, and other facilities.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite including Word, Outlook, Access, Project, Excel and PowerPoint is required.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS, AutoCAD and Civil 3D preferred, MEP/Revit, and hydraulic modeling platforms a plus.
• Familiarity with field data collection processes and tools for water/sewer asset inventory & condition assessment.
• Experience with GIS editing and data management using ESRI ArcGIS and ArcGIS Online software preferred
• Experience with database management tools for data tracking and reporting preferred
• Strong aptitude for researching and solving technical problems
• The successful candidate’s traits will include being a self-starter, being results and quality-oriented, and having good attention to detail, a positive attitude, and enthusiasm to learn and grow
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment under tight and pressured deadlines
• Ability to successfully manage and deliver on multiple tasks with competing priorities
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Walk slowly around a field site of varying size that may have areas of tall plant growth, uneven, muddy, and/or rocky ground to perform inspections and take photographs.
• Ability to work for short periods of time in extreme temperatures including heat and cold.
• Ability to wear required safety equipment at sites including hard hats, steel toed boots (or other approved toe protection), etc.
• Stand for several hours observing and working within roadway traffic control zones
• Operate a personal vehicle to commute to jobsites and to access work areas on site
• Remain alert and vigilant while working in urban environments and be able to walk swiftly for a short distance to clear an area where a potential hazard is identified.
• Climb stairs (2-3 flights) or ladders (up to 24 foot typically) to access structures for visual inspection.
• Lifting – objects on job sites less than 30 pounds

Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills,