Civil Engineer – Entry Level

Jobtailor; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an entry-level Civil Engineer in Minnesota to translate project requirements into CAD drawings and support site design efforts. The role involves learning AutoCAD Civil 3D grading tools, assisting with plan sets, and collaborating with senior engineers on active projects.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, 0–2 years of experience, and strong communication and organizational skills, with a drive to grow professionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 0–2 years of civil engineering experience.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D and CAD drafting tools (or strong desire to learn).
• Understanding basic site design, grading, and stormwater management principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Curiosity, initiative, and eagerness to grow professionally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate project requirements, site constraints, and survey data into clear CAD drawings
• Support plan set development and design documentation while maintaining EVS standards
• Revise drawings based on redlines and markups with accuracy and attention to detail
• Develop skills in AutoCAD Civil 3D grading tools to assist with site design
• Collaborate with senior engineers to support active projects and contribute to solutions
• Participate in team training, workshops, and technical discussions to continuously improve

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Curiosity

Initiative

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

CAD Drafting

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Translate project requirements, site constraints, and survey data into clear CAD drawings
• Support plan set development and design documentation while maintaining EVS standards
• Revise drawings based on redlines and markups with accuracy and attention to detail
• Develop skills in AutoCAD Civil 3D grading tools to assist with site design
• Collaborate with senior engineers to support active projects and contribute to solutions
• Participate in team training, workshops, and technical discussions to continuously improve

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• 0–2 years of experience in civil engineering or a related discipline
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D and CAD drafting tools (or strong desire to learn)
• Understanding basic site design, grading, and stormwater management principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities
• Curiosity, initiative, and eagerness to grow professionally
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Core Competencies

Proficient in translating project requirements into CAD drawings, with a strong foundation in AutoCAD Civil 3D and site design principles. Demonstrates excellent organizational skills and effective communication abilities to support collaborative engineering projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• CAD Drafting
• Site Design
• Grading Principles
• Stormwater Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• CAD Drawings
• Site Design
• Grading
• Stormwater Management
• Microsoft Office Suite

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Curiosity
• Initiative
• Eagerness to Grow
• Communication Skills

Industry Keywords

• Civil Engineering
• Design Documentation
• Plan Set Development
• Redlines
• Technical Discussions

Tools & Technologies

• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Microsoft Office Suite