Civil Engineer​/Engineer in Training; EIT); Civil​/Municipal​/Utilities​/Site Design

Civil Engineer / Engineer in Training (EIT) (Civil/Municipal/Utilities/Site Design)

Location: Council Bluffs, IA and Omaha, NE
Salary: $65,000 - $100,000 + Bonus

Employment Type: Full-Time

• Monday to Friday
• Flexible Options

HGM Associates is seeking a Civil Engineer / Engineer in Training (EIT) to join our growing team in our Council Bluffs, Iowa and Omaha, Nebraska offices, supporting site development, utility, municipal, and general civil engineering projects.

New graduates and early-career engineers are encouraged to apply. This opportunity is designed for someone who has recently earned a civil engineering degree and is ready to build practical, real-world experience in a collaborative, flexible, and low-bureaucracy environment.

In this position, you will support civil engineering project teams under the guidance and review of experienced Professional Engineers. You will assist with design documents, engineering drawings, cost estimates, permitting materials, quality reviews, and construction-phase support while gradually taking on more responsibility as your skills grow.

Your work will support local communities through public infrastructure, neighborhoods, roads, utilities, and places people use every day.

• Opportunity to contribute directly to site development, utility, municipal, and general civil engineering projects
• Hands-on involvement in civil design, engineering drawings, cost estimating, permitting support, and construction-phase coordination
• Opportunities for site visits, construction observation, field coordination, reviewing real project conditions, and seeing designs move from plan sheets to construction
• Ability to build AutoCAD, Micro Station, and civil design skills while working with experienced engineers and project staff
• Visible project contributions in a smaller firm environment where strong performance is recognized

HGM Associates offers the advantages of a more efficient, collaborative engineering firm where your contributions are visible, valued, and supported as you learn and grow.

• Work directly with leadership in a less "corporate" firm environment with minimal red tape
• Receive support for career development and the FE-to-PE licensure path, including mentoring from licensed PEs
• Learn from experienced engineers and project staff through guidance, review, mentoring, and gradual responsibility
• Recognition for strong performance and meaningful project contributions
• Supportive work environment including flexible hours, hybrid opportunities, and alternative schedules
• Culture that values work/life balance, camaraderie, and the success of every team member

• Collaborate with project teams to develop civil engineering designs that meet project specifications, codes, industry standards, and client expectations
• Support site evaluations and review project information, including topographical survey data and environmental considerations, to inform the design process
• Use AutoCAD, Micro Station, and other relevant design software to create detailed engineering drawings, plans, and schematics for civil projects under supervision
• Perform standard engineering computations and assist with project cost estimates, construction quantities, project planning, and scheduling
• Assist with preparation of plans, reports, permit materials, and design documentation with guidance and review from experienced engineers
• Support permitting and approval processes by helping ensure designs meet applicable local, state, and federal requirements
• Communicate with project teams and clients regarding design concepts, questions, feedback, and project design needs
• Assist with construction-phase support, including site visits,…