Civil Engineer

Cass County; West Fargo, Northern (ND, KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

FSA

Employer-paid life insurance

Vacation and sick time

Job security

Job summary

Cass County in West Fargo, ND is hiring a full-time Civil Engineer to design and oversee infrastructure projects from concept through construction. The role blends fieldwork with office engineering, supervising contractors, ensuring safety and quality, and preparing estimates and reports.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, a Professional Engineer license, and proven experience in road, bridge, and drainage design. Proficiency with MS Office and surveying is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer License.
• Proven experience in road, bridge, and drainage design and construction.
• Knowledge of surveying and construction materials testing.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, databases, spreadsheets, and technical software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee infrastructure projects from design through construction.
• Supervise contractors on active sites, ensuring safety and quality.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Surveying

Construction materials testing

Microsoft Office

Databases

Spreadsheets

Technical software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Spreadsheets

Technical software

Job description

Cass County is hiring a full-time Civil Engineer in West Fargo, ND, and this is your chance to step into a role where your work truly matters. If you're driven by impact, autonomy, and meaningful infrastructure solutions.

As our Civil Engineer, you'll earn competitive pay ranging from $72,277–$78,626 per year, with additional salary growth up to $104,023 through regular increases. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Vacation and sick time
• Job security

THE GROWTH YOU HELP PROVIDE AS A CIVIL ENGINEER

In this full-time engineering role, you'll oversee a variety of infrastructure projects from design through construction, moving seamlessly between fieldwork and office engineering. Your day may include supervising contractors on active sites, ensuring safety and quality standards, preparing cost estimates and reports, conducting surveys, managing infrastructure databases, and serving as the technical expert for road, bridge, and drainage projects. You'll also play a vital role in flood preparation and response, communicating with residents and coordinating recovery efforts.

OUR IDEAL CIVIL ENGINEER

We're looking for someone who can meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering or related field
• Professional Engineer License
• Proven experience in road, bridge, and drainage design and construction
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, databases, spreadsheets, and technical software
• Strong project management and communication skills
• Knowledge of surveying and construction materials testing

ABOUT US

For more than 150 years, Cass County has proudly served and protected our residents as the most populous county in North Dakota. Our mission is to maintain a safe environment where everyone can enjoy a happy, healthy life. With a dedicated sheriff's office that operates a jail, provides court security and services, and leads life-saving special projects like search and rescue and snowmobile patrol, our community counts on us for safety and support.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Civil Engineering or related field.

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