Civil Engineer - Municipal/Public Works - Entry Level

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Civil Engineer to enhance and maintain community infrastructure. The role involves planning and overseeing public works projects, requiring a degree in civil engineering and knowledge of AutoCAD. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for promotion.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Flexible summer hours

Education assistance and licensing reimbursement

Flexible savings account

Bonus pay

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in civil engineering or completion within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and oversee construction of public infrastructure projects.
• Utilize design software and CAD for municipal/public works projects.
• Conduct construction administration duties.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Client-focused

Effective communicator

Critical thinker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description Salary: $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 the water you drink to the navigable waters that define our communities, you'll 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 municipal engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction of public infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate must have knowledge in stormwater, water, wastewater, roadway design, and project management.

DBF's portfolio includes a wide variety of projects. If you are looking to expand your skills and improve your abilities, this position is a perfect fit. 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

1. Utilize design software, CAD, and other tools to assist in planning, designing, and permitting municipal/public works projects such as water infrastructure, sanitary sewer infrastructure, roadway and streetscape improvements, drainage studies, and stormwater conveyance/management.
2. Assist local municipalities with plan reviews, project planning, and coordination with regulatory agencies.
3. Collaborate on funding applications, reports, studies, and grants related to municipal/public works projects.
4. Perform civil design analysis and calculations as per project requirements, with supervisor review.
5. Conduct construction administration duties, including procurement, submittal review, pay requisitions, change orders, and funding disbursements.
6. Coordinate permitting with local agencies.
7. Perform other related duties as assigned for successful project completion.

Education & Skills

The candidate should 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 is preferred.

Key Qualifications

• Detail-oriented: Exercise attention to detail.
• Client-focused: Respond promptly to client needs.
• Effective communicator: Clearly communicate ideas, actively listen, and ask questions.
• Critical thinker: Problem solve, make decisions, and adapt quickly.

Benefits

We attract top talent with our competitive benefits package, including:

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