Civil Design Engineer, Geostructural
Michels Corporation
Montgomery, IL0–3 yrs1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 3 years · Bachelor's degree or Master's degree
- Must know
- Project managementExcelAutoCAD
- Nice to have
- FEA
- Work
- On-site in Montgomery
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- FEA28%AutoCAD25%Excel21%Project management11%of 149 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 27, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
As a Civil Design Engineer – Geostructural & Temporary Works with Mi-Tech Services, you will support the design and analysis of temporary and permanent structures associated with utility, infrastructure, and heavy civil construction projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare engineering calculations.
- Develop and review design and shop drawings.
- Evaluate structural loads and soil-structure interaction.
- Support project pursuits through preliminary engineering analyses and design evaluations.
- Collaborate with structural and geotechnical engineers, project managers, and field construction teams to solve technical challenges and support safe, efficient project execution.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
- 0–3 years of relevant engineering experience, including internships, co-ops, or applicable engineering project experience.
- Foundational knowledge of structural analysis, engineering mechanics, and reinforced concrete or steel design.
- Familiarity with engineering calculations, technical drawings, and design documentation.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering and construction teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in structural or geotechnical engineering.
- Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
- Experience or academic exposure involving retaining walls, foundations, shoring, excavation support, temporary works, or other geostructural systems.
- Familiarity with structural or geotechnical analysis software such as Mathcad, SAP2000, STAAD.Pro, RISA, LPILE, PY-WALL, PLAXIS, or similar applications.
- Experience with finite element analysis, load calculations, or soil-structure interaction.
- Previous construction field experience involving heavy civil, bridges, foundations, underground utilities, or infrastructure projects.
- Familiarity with applicable ACI, AISC, ASCE, or other engineering design standards.