Associate Engineer

Job Description

Take Your Engineering Career to the Next Level!

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Engineering team is looking for you! The Gas Transmission Systems area of Kleinfelder provides high-quality solutions to natural gas utilities and pipeline operators. You can be a part of an exciting and diverse group of professionals that are committed to being the best at what they do.

Step into Your New Role

Kleinfelder is looking for ambitious engineers to join our team as Associate Engineers within our Detroit MI office. The Associate Engineer may be required to perform activities such as cost estimating, field measurements, preparation and correction of field drawings, ordering material, initiation of permits, preparing operating and maintenance instructions, data analysis, compilation and reporting of technical data and performance of other related duties.

As an Associate Engineer, you will be expected to:

• Collect data and gather information or documents
• Perform standard computations and analysis
• Perform basic design tasks
• Prepare drawings and visual aids
• Assist on other tasks such as: preparation of material specification/selection, technical reports, plans and procedures, drawings, permit applications, project documentation, and computer aided design (CAD) work
• Observe construction activities
• Acquire basic knowledge and develop skills in assigned work streams
• Apply prescribed techniques and procedures in accordance with established Kleinfelder, industry and client standards, specifications, and processes to perform assigned tasks
• Perform routine technical work not requiring previous experience
• Acquire understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities
• Exercise limited judgment on details of work and in application of standard methods for conventional work
• Demonstrate sound engineering judgment

Consideration for Associate Engineer position requires the following certifications or experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
• 0 - 3 years relevant work experience
• Engineer-In-Training Certification (Desired)
• Working knowledge of CAD and GIS software (Desired)
• Technical communication
• Proficient use of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, and Power Point
• Utility business understanding (Desired)
• Valid Driver's license

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays

Equal Opportunity:

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)