Design Engineer

Office Location: Dickinson, ND

Primary responsibilities include working as a key project team member on water, municipal, or transportation engineering projects from the planning phase through design and construction. A Design Engineer shall be capable of independently and collaboratively contributing to the design and development of project plans, specifications while working with project team members.  Design Engineers typically report to a Project Manager or Senior Engineer.  Additional responsibilities may include taking on the role of resident project representative (RPR) in the field during construction projects.

Essential Tasks and Duties:

• Provide professional civil engineering services for clients by providing: planning, design, specifications, plans, reports, construction observation and project management.
• Communicate frequently and effectively with supervisors and project managers on a consistent basis by providing updates and progress during all phases of projects
• Attend company meetings, project meetings and client meetings on a regular basis.
• This position may require a role in preparing proposals and participating in interviews for securing work for the firm.  Responsibilities for business development will increase with experience and mentoring by senior staff.
• This position will require the initiative to think independently and make rational judgment calls.
• Expect to take on and understand the role of the project engineer and the owner’s on-site representative on construction projects.
• Provide direction and work with engineering technicians and other team members on the development of project plans and specifications.
• Understand and follow company CADD procedures.
• Understand and follow company employee handbook and mandated safety policies.
• Perform responsibilities in a conscientious, legal and ethical manner with a strong attention to detail.
• Participate in professional organizations and community leadership programs.
• Travel and out of town stays will be required. Expect to work overtime, especially during the construction season.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements: 

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required. 
• Professional Engineers License preferred or ability to be licensed within 6-12 months required.
• 5 or more years of experience working as a Civil or Environmental Engineer.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Must be detail orientated, self-motivated with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Flexible working style and willingness to occasionally modify personal schedules as required to meet deadlines and/or client needs.
• Proficient using Microsoft Windows/Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bentley Open Roads Designer and MicroStation Connect, Google-SketchUP Pro or ARCMap GIS or other CADD-based civil design software is a plus.
• Experience in storm water collection system design, pump station design, sizing and selecting equipment, evaluating alternatives, performing calculations, preparing civil design drawings, specifications and preparing cost opinions is a plus.
• Experience in designing municipal/urban projects with underground utilities is a plus.
• A valid driver’s license is required or the ability to obtain one.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to operate a computer under normal ergonomic office conditions.
• Required to work in an outdoors environment during construction season.
• May require prolonged periods of standing and walking to perform some of the typical tasks and duties associated with construction observation and surveying.
• Required to lift objects or containers weighing 50-lbs.<