Entry-Level Civil/Structural Engineer

Our Civil and Structural Engineers are responsible for performing tasks requiring the application of standard civil structural engineering techniques and procedures. This includes standard design of civil/structural project work, assisting lead engineers with various project duties, and other duties as assigned.  

Opportunities for our Civil and Structural Engineers exist in multiple locations and market segments. Our offices are nationwide, but industry work may vary by location. Market segments include Aviation & Federal, Energy, Environmental, Global Facilities, Oil, Gas, & Chemical, Transportation, Transmission & Distribution and Water groups. Please see below for information on each market: 

Aviation & Federal 

Project work includes site development of a wide range of military facilities and/or design of airfield infrastructure type projects including runways, taxiways, and aprons for military, commercial or municipal clients. Some specific tasks of a civil engineer include but are not limited to: 

• Master planning and designing airports and federal installations.  
• Designing all elements of site development and supporting infrastructure including airfield layout and orientation, facility layout and orientation, vehicular access, pedestrian access, and stormwater management. 
• Maintaining corporate technical expertise for design, construction, and evaluation for flexible and rigid pavement. 
• Designing utility systems to support federal facilities, aviation facilities, and fuel system facilities. 
• Managing construction of airfield pavements and other airport improvement projects. 
• Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers. 
• All other duties as assigned. 

Power

Project work includes developing the infrastructure for electric generating facilities design will include both construction of new generation facilities and improvements/expansion of existing facilities. Some tasks specific to a civil engineer include: 

• Design of electric generating facilities including site layout, grading, storm drainage, Design of roads and railroads in area of facilities. 
• Designing combustion waste landfills, treatment ponds, water supply and environmental compliance. 
• Source emission testing. 
• Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers. 
• All other duties as assigned. 

Environmental 

Our Environmental group performs tasks requiring the application of standard environmental techniques and procedures. Responsibilities include assisting with environmental site assessments, field studies, development of soil and groundwater sampling plans, data analysis, GIS analysis, site remediation, and preparation of environmental reports, permits, and assessments. 

• Performing air and noise quality analyses and permitting. 
• Work with construction and design team throughout process, adapting environmental plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs. Project types include transmission line routing, power generation, construction activities, renewable energy generation and water treatment facilities. 
• Conduct environment studies, data recording and analysis, prepare permitting applications and summary reports. 
• Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers. 
• All other duties as assigned. 

Transmission & Distribution 

Project work includes design of electrical substations; both overhead and underground high-voltage transmission lines. The market is continuing to evolve due to technology advancements and policy changes. Projects partner with utilities to design, plan, and improve the modern electric grid. Civil tasks with the group include: 

• Site planning including drainage and storm runoff calculations, retention pond sizing and design, erosion, and sedimentation control plan, and developing stormwater prevention pollution plan (SWPPP). 
• Developing design criteria requirements for transmission line design. 
• Modeling transmission lines in 3D modeling software. 
• Determining geometry, loads, and performance requirements for transmission line structures. 
• Coordinating strength and geometry requirements for wire support hardware assemblies. 
• Assisting in the construction executing including development of civil construction specifications, cost estimate preparation, and survey coordination. 
• Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers. 
• All other duties as assigned. 

Transportation 

Project work includes highway design, municipal roadway design, traffic engineering, transportation planning, intelligent transportation systems, and rail engineering. Civil engineering tasks within the group include: 

• Design roadway geometrics, roundabouts, and driveways. 
• Run stormwater calculations for inlet, pipe, and ditch design. 
• Work on traffic phasing for our traffic control plans. 
• Begin developing skills in software such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, & OpenRoads. 
• Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers. 
• All other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program. 
• Or Bachelor of Science in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. 
• Master of Science degree in Engineering may be substituted for one year of experience. 
• Successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) strongly preferred. 
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred. 
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred. 
• Involvement on campus or in the community. 
• Basic knowledge in standard civil engineering techniques, principles and procedures. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills. 
• Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite) 
• Basic computer skills (e.g. AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD) and civil analysis programs. 
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills. 
• Demonstrated leadership skills. 
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status. 

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