Assistant Civil Engineer

About the Role

The Assistant Civil Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams in preparing site development design packages in support of critical electric infrastructure projects across the Northeast. The Assistant Civil Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting civil plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in the civil design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Assists in performing site access design, grading, earthwork modeling, hydrologic, and hydraulic calculations.
• Assists in designing soil erosion, sediment control, and stormwater management best practices per state and local guidelines.
• Assists in the preparation of stormwater management studies and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
• Assists in designing utility (water/sewer) connections to public mains.
• Assists in the preparation of civil construction specifications, quantity take-offs, and provide bidding support.
• Assists in the review of contractor submittals, RFI's, and prepare as-builts.
• Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects, primarily within critical electrical infrastructure.
• Assists in designing civil components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Applies basic knowledge of commonly used civil engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the civil engineering services industry.
• Assists with research and compiles project related data as required by the project managers.
• Assists with compiling studies and reports.
• Assists with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
• Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of critical electrical infrastructure projects.
• Assists in performing field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic knowledge in standard civil engineering techniques, principles, and procedures.
• 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/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, and civil analysis programs.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from a recognized, accredited program. ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.

Compensation

$70,000.00 - $115,000.00 Yearly

Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.
• Eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program.

Locations

Wallingford or Portland, ME

Travel

Yes, 10% of the Time