Civil Engineer - Land Development - Entry Level

ZipRecruiter; Salisbury; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Civil Engineer to plan, design, and oversee construction projects that enhance community infrastructure. Ideal candidates will have a four-year degree in civil engineering and knowledge of AutoCAD. This in-person position offers opportunities to expand your skills and advance within the company, featuring a competitive benefits package and commitment to community development.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Annual paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Flexible summer hours

Education Assistance and professional licensing reimbursement

Flexible savings account

Bonus pay

Qualifications

• Possess a four-year degree in civil engineering or will complete one within the first 12 months of employment.
• General knowledge of AutoCAD and its application in land development engineering.

Responsibilities

• Utilize design software and drafting tools for planning and designing projects.
• Facilitate communication with contractors and clients, coordinating with regulatory agencies.
• Perform civil design analysis and calculations.

Skills

Client Focused

Effective Communicator

Detail Oriented

Critical Thinker

Education

Four-year degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $50-$70k per year

Overview

At Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc. (DBF), we value community minded individuals. Our Civil Engineers design, enhance, maintain and protect the communities we work, live, and play in. From land grading to designing stormwater runoff, youll find the hard work and dedication of an engineer. Our mission is to improve the quality of life in our communities by creating value through problem-solving and design.

In this role, we are looking for an individual who can perform civil engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction; one who will take pride in the work they perform to improve the local landscape. The ideal candidate must have knowledge in stormwater, road, entrance, water distribution for domestic/fire, sewer systems to include pump stations and grading.

DBFs portfolio includes projects of a wide variety, so if you are looking to expand your repertoire and improve your abilities, this position is the perfect fit for you. We also offer opportunities for promotion if you meet our needs. This is an in-person position only. No hybrid or remote work is available at this time.

Responsibilities

• Utilize design software, computer aided drafting, and other applicable tools to assist in planning, designing, and permit projects such as water infrastructure, sanitary sewer infrastructure, roadway and entrance designs, streetscape improvements, and stormwater conveyance/management for both residential and commercial sites, including subdivisions.
• Facilitate communication with private contractors and clientele with plan reviews, project planning, and associated coordination with regulatory agencies.
• Perform civil design analysis and calculations, according to project requirements, with review from supervisor.
• Collaborate and plan projects based on the analysis of relevant materials such as drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, survey reports, amps and other geologic and topographical data.
• Draft and present reports on topics related to projects such as stormwater reports and right-of-way descriptions.
• Estimate materials, equipment, and labor needed to determine project costs.
• Assist in coordinating permitting with local agencies
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  

Education & Skills

The candidate would possess a four (4) year degree in civil engineering or will complete one within the first 12 months of employment. They should have general knowledge of AutoCAD and how it is used within land development engineering.

Key Qualifications

The candidate should be:

• Detail Oriented Ability to exercise attention to detail.
• Client Focused Ability to respond to client needs in a timely manner.
• An Effective Communicator Ability to clearly communicate ideas, actively listen, and ask appropriate questions.
• A Critical Thinker Ability to problem solve, make good decisions, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

We attract the best in the industry with our competitive benefits package. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Annual paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Flexible summer hours
• Education Assistance and professional licensing reimbursement
• Flexible savings account
• Bonus pay