Civil Engineer - Site

Civil Engineer - Site

Summary:

The Civil Engineerwillprovidedesignandplanproductionforgeneralcivildesignonawidevarietyofprojects , whichmayincludesitelayouts,horizontalandverticalcontrol,gradinganddrainage,paving,siteutilities,andassociatedcivilengineeringactivities.

Willperformcomplexassignments, exercising judgmentinevaluation,selection,andmodificationofstandardengineeringtechniquesandprocedures.

• Performengineeringcalculationsinsupportofcivilengineeringdesignprojects
• Manageprojectsincludingclientcommunications,publicinputandfeedback,andinternalsupport
• PerformAutoCADCivil3
  
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• Performs,trains,andprovidesguidanceforsiteinvestigations,survey work, CADwork, anddatacollection
• Prepares,provide straining,provides guidance,andreviewsengineeringdesignsandreports, whichincludedesigncalculationsandplanpreparation
• Performs,providestrainingfor,andguidesqualityassurance,ensuringprojectsgetcarriedoutasdesigned, andrecommendsmodificationsasneeded
• Abilitytoidentifyengineeringandsurveyingservicesneededbytheclient, andtheabilitytodraftproposalsandestimate fees
• Coordinatewithgovernmentagencies,client staff,andotherprofessionalstoobtaindesigninformationandapprovals
• Writeandeditconstructionspecificationsandengineeringreports
• Tabulatebiditemsandcalculateconstructionbidquantitiesfromplansandspecifications.
• Estimateconstructioncosts. Conductperiodicvisitstoconstructionsitestomonitor the qualityandprogressofthework

• Consistentlyexercisesdiscretionandjudgmentinallwork tasks
• Ability to plan, schedule work, and complete work assignments within established budgets and timelines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Capable of working with a multidisciplinary team of planners, engineers, surveyors, architects, and technicians
• Broad computer knowledge, in particular Microsoft Office products
• Aptitude anddemonstratedhands-on experience with computer applications such as AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Mentoring capability
• Broad knowledge base of civil engineering projects, rather than a subject matter expert in any one civil engineering area

• Reports to the Regional Engineering Manager
• May have responsibility for multiple direct reports

• Minimum of aBachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABETaccrediteduniversity degree program is required
• 5+ years’ experience in construction or civil engineering fiel d
• Active PE License or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment

• Position based in Kalamazoo
• 10-15% local travel

• Opportunities for hybrid and flexible schedules.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with eligibility upon hire date
  • Multiple Medical plans including those with HSA employer contributions.
• 100% Employer paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Reimbursement and support for tuition, continuing education, and personal/professional development.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• 401(k), Incentive Bonuses, and Ownership Opportunities (we’re 100% employee-owned!).
• Employee and Family activities including ski and fishing trips, sporting events, and so much more!

No matter your career trajectory – whether you’re just starting out, currently in a mid-level position, or are looking to accelerate your career opportunities – you want to work for a firm that does great work, gives back to their community, supports your career path, and does it all alongside people with whom you can connect. After all, you spend a third of your day at work;

why do it in a place where you do not feel valued, are longing for more responsibility, or feel disconnected from your clients? If you are seeking a position at a legacy consulting firm that is wholly owned by its employees, looking to do impactful work that matters, and find a work culture that supports your family life, bring your skills to Wightman.

Our full-service architectural, civil engineering, and land surveying firm, which was established in 1946, exists to serve people and the communities in which we live. We have a dynamic team of over 200 professionals that…