Civil Engineer

Crawford Thomas Recruiting

Urbandale, IAFresher4h agovia LinkedIn

This job at a glance

Who can apply
New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
Work
On-site in Urbandale
Pay
$75K–$130K a year
Listed
Nov 11, 2026 · still open

About the Role

  • Position: Civil Engineer – Land Development & Infrastructure
  • Location: Urbandale, IA (100% Onsite)
  • Salary: $75,000–$130,000 Annually (Depending on Experience)
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering Required
  • PE License: Preferred, Not Required
  • Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Travel: Local Project Site Visits as Needed

Key Responsibilities

  • Design civil engineering plans for commercial, residential, industrial, and municipal projects.
  • Develop stormwater management, drainage, detention, and water quality solutions.
  • Prepare roadway, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water distribution designs.
  • Create engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and construction documents.
  • Support projects through planning, permitting, design, and construction.
  • Conduct site visits and construction observations to verify project compliance.
  • Collaborate with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and engineering teams.
  • Manage project deadlines and provide technical guidance to junior staff as needed.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
  • Experience: Experience in land development, site design, transportation, municipal infrastructure, or stormwater management.
  • Software: Proficiency with MicroStation, OpenRoads, or similar civil engineering design software.
  • Knowledge: Knowledge of civil engineering principles, construction documentation, and applicable regulations.
  • Skills: Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Collaboration: Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Availability: Willingness to work 100% onsite in Urbandale, IA and visit local project sites.

Preferred Experience

  • Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer Intern (EI/EIT) certification.
  • Experience with public and private infrastructure projects.
  • Ability to mentor junior engineers or design staff.

Compensation & Benefits

  • $75,000–$130,000 annual base salary, depending on experience and qualifications.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

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