Civil EIT II

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Retirement plan with company match

Health coverage

Protective insurance

Work-life balance

Career growth

Job summary

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. (SSR) is seeking a Civil Engineer in Training (EIT) II to join our Tampa Bay area team on site design, roadway, utilities, and stormwater projects under PE supervision.

You will collaborate with mid-level and senior engineers, perform design tasks, prepare plans and quantities in AutoCAD Civil 3D, and help with permitting, reporting, and coordination across disciplines. A Florida EI path is encouraged and opportunities for mentorship and growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• FE exam completed and EIT or EI certification; Florida EI within six months if certified in another state.
• Working proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D including surfaces, alignments, profiles, grading, and plan production.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant civil engineering design experience including site development, stormwater, or utility design.
• Experience preparing civil permit applications and addressing agency review comments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers on site design, roadway, utilities, and stormwater.
• Prepare designs and quantities under PE supervision.
• Read plans and prepare civil plans, profiles, and quantities using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Coordinate civil design with survey, geotechnical, environmental, architectural, structural, and transportation disciplines.
• Attend meetings with owners, clients, architects, and permitting agencies as needed.
• Help develop labor-hour budgets and complete tasks within budgets and schedules.
• Assist with technical reports, permit applications, and responses to agency comments.
• Conduct site visits to document conditions and observe construction for conformance.
• Demonstrate reading of construction plans and maintain project records.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

FE exam completed / EIT or EI certification

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Stormwater modeling software

Job description

Description

At SSR, we're more than a leading engineering design, consulting, and planning firm-we're a team of owners committed to solving complex projects and delivering innovative solutions for facility and infrastructure challenges. With locations across the U.S. and expertise spanning diverse markets and services, our collaborative approach empowers us to build lasting partnerships with each other, our clients, and our communities.

We believe high performance and a people-first culture go hand in hand. As an owner from day one, our colleagues thrive in an environment that values accountability, celebrates achievement, and supports personal and professional growth. As owners, we take pride in our work and in each other-driving results while fostering a workplace where everyone feels seen, supported, and inspired.

Want to hear directly from our team? Visit http://www.ssr-inc.com/life-at-ssr and explore our culture on LinkedIn and Instagram.

What You’ll Do

SSR is seeking a Civil Engineer in Training (EIT) II with demonstrated civil design experience. In this role, you'll work alongside mid-level and senior engineers on site design, roadway, utilities, stormwater, permitting, and construction observation. You'll complete assigned design tasks with increasing independence, subject to review by a licensed Professional Engineer (PE), and may mentor EIT I peers while progressing towards the PE licensure.

• Learn and apply SSR technical standards and procedures while executing tasks on active projects.
• Perform civil engineering analyses and calculations using industry software; including grading, drainage, stormwater management, water and sanitary sewer system design, under PE supervision.
• Prepare and revise civil plans, profiles, details, and quantities using AutoCAD Civil 3D; coordinate assigned production tasks with designers and incorporate review comments.
• Coordinate civil design with survey, geotechnical, environmental, architectural, structural, and transportation disciplines; identify conflicts and communicate resolution needs to the project engineer.
• Attend meetings with owners, clients, architects, and permitting agencies as needed; communicate design requirements to contractors and vendors in coordination with the project engineer.
• Help develop labor-hour budgets and complete assigned tasks within established budgets and schedules; promptly communicate scope changes, design issues, and potential delays.
• Assist with technical reports, permit applications, responses to agency comments, proposals, and presentations that communicate project scope and approach.
• Conduct site visits with senior staff, or as assigned under their direction, to document existing conditions and observe construction for general conformance with the plans and specifications; report observed deviations to the project engineer.
• Read and interpret construction plans, specifications, surveys, geotechnical reports, and engineering reports; maintain accurate calculations, design assumptions, and project records.
• Participate in technical training and quality reviews; check assigned work before submission for PE review; may mentor EIT I peers on software and standards and assist PMs with project coordination.

Who We're Looking For

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or an equivalent credential accepted by the applicable state engineering board.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and current Engineer in Training (EIT) or Engineer Intern (EI) certification; ability to obtain Florida EI certification within six months of hire if certified in another state.
• Working proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, including surfaces, alignments, profiles, grading, and plan production.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant civil engineering design experience, including site development, stormwater, or utility design; ability to complete assigned calculations and plan components with limited day-to-day direction and PE review.
• Experience preparing civil permit applications and addressing agency review comments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with stormwater modeling and utility design software applicable to assigned projects.
• Familiarity with Florida permitting requirements and local land development standards; experience coordinating multidisciplinary design inputs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing and effective collaboration with clients, agencies, and project teams.
• Attention to detail, sound engineering judgment, and consistent follow-through on direction and feedback.

What We Offer

• 100% Employee-Owned - Ownership from day one with immediate ESOP vesting.
• Retirement Savings - 401(k) with immediate vesting and a generous company match.
• Health & Wellness - Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus companyfunded HSA contributions for HDHP plans.
• Company-Paid Protection - Life insurance, AD&D, and short and long term disability at no cost to you.
• Work-Life Balance - Flexible schedules, paid parental leave, generous PTO, and paid company holidays.
• Career Growth - Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support.

SSR is an Equal Opportunity / Aff…

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