Graduate Engineer in Fargo

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Location:

Fargo, ND

• 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 will require a limited role initially 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.
• Work with Apex 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.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Participate in professional organizations and community leadership programs.
• Travel and out of town stays may be required periodically; may work overtime especially during the construction season.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Engineer (EI) certified, or ability to obtain certification within one year.
• O-5 Years of experience working as a Civil or Environmental Engineer in the water or wastewater field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Must be detail oriented, 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).
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D or other CADD-based civil design software is a plus.
• Knowledge or experience using water distribution or collection system modeling software is a plus.
• Experience in collection system and/or distribution system design, pump station design, sizing and selecting equipment, evaluating treatment alternatives, performing process calculations, preparing process and civil design drawings and preparing cost opinions is a plus.
• A valid driver’s license is required or the ability to obtain one.
• Required to work in the office or work site when scheduled.

• 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 or surveying.
• Required to lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Must work scheduled and required hours.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements described here are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hourly Base Pay Range: $31 - $40 (Actual base pay is dependent on several factors, including experience, education, licensure, job location, and internal equity.)

EOE/AA