Civil Engineer​/EIT - Entry Level

Civil Engineer 1 – Transportation Position Purpose

The Civil Engineer 1 will provide design and plan production for a wide variety of projects such as research, planning, traffic safety, road reconstruction and highway and bridge maintenance. The Civil Engineer will perform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection, and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures.

• Perform engineering calculations in support of civil engineering design projects
• Assist project team in obtaining civil and environmental permits with multiple agencies
• Perform onsite construction observation or other field verification tasks as needed
• Perform AutoCAD Civil 3D design/drafting in support of civil engineering design projects
• Coordinate with government agencies, client staff, and other professionals to obtain design information and approvals
• Write and edit construction specifications and engineering reports
• Tabulate bid items and calculate construction bid quantities from plans and specifications

• Ability to plan, schedule work, and complete work assignments within established budgets and timelines using discretion and judgment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team of planners, engineers, surveyors, architects, and technicians
• Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in all work tasks

• Reports Directly to Transportation Project Manager

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Ability to obtain PE license within 4 years of employment

• 0-5 years of experience in construction or civil engineering field
• Successfully passed FE exam

• Position based in Allegan
• Travel between offices for collaboration with team members and for project meetings as needed
• Travel to job sites as needed