entry-level Civil Engineer

About the Role

Passero Associates is seeking an entry-level Civil Engineer to join our team in the St. Augustine, FL office. This role supports the production of project plans for site development, municipal, and airport projects across the Southeast. The position is ideal for recent civil engineering graduates looking to build a strong technical foundation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with conceptual designs, engineering calculations, preliminary and detailed cost estimates, and permitting documents.
• Support development of design documents, construction plans, technical specifications, engineering reports, and bid packages.
• Perform civil engineering design tasks, including grading, drainage, stormwater, utilities, pavement, erosion control, and site geometry, under the direction of licensed professional engineers.
• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D and related software to prepare plans, profiles, surfaces, quantities, and design documentation.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs, engineer's estimates, technical research, and preparation of project documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, designers, surveyors, and other disciplines.
• Participate in client, agency, and project-team meetings as assigned.
• Assist with construction administration services, including site observations, submittal reviews, RFIs, and project closeout documentation.
• Participate in internal quality-control reviews and professional development activities.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• AutoCAD Civil 3D and related software
• AutoCAD (preferred)
• Microsoft Office Suite (implied by "quantity takeoffs, technical specifications, contract documents, and cost estimates" and "engineering reports")

Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (completed or expected by position start date).
• 0-2 years of civil engineering experience; relevant internship, co-op, or prior AEC experience is preferred.
• Coursework in civil/infrastructure design, transportation engineering, water resources, pavement engineering, construction management, or related topics.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Autodesk Civil 3D is preferred.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, or ability and commitment to obtain EIT certification, is preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative project-team environment and manage multiple assignments.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to report to the St. Augustine, FL office.