Civil Engineer/EIT - Entry Level

Wightman • Kalamazoo, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Civil Engineer 1- Transportation
Position Purpose:
The Civil Engineer 1 will provide design and plan production for a wide variety of projects which may include 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations in support of civil engineering design projects
• Assist project team in obtaining civil and environmental permits with multiple agencies
• Perform engineering calculations in support of civil engineering design projects
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level