Civil Engineer (Field Position)

SMEUSA; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Yearly profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

SMEUSA in Grand Rapids seeks a Civil Engineer to engage in various field duties, including construction oversight and engineering consulting. The successful candidate will report to Professional Engineers, mentor junior staff, and handle complex construction challenges. A Bachelor's in Civil Engineering is necessary, with preferred experience of 1-3 years. Join us to benefit from comprehensive healthcare, profit sharing, and a conducive work environment focused on employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate competency using computer operating systems and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent communication skills for technical interactions.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site reviews assessing construction progress.
• Prepare reports summarizing field observations and test results.
• Provide mentorship to junior staff and foster collaboration.

Skills

Competency with MS Office Suite

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Ability to handle change

Basic construction competencies

Critical thinking and logical reasoning

Adherence to safety protocols

Ability to handle physical demands

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

A Civil Engineer is responsible for a variety of field-centric duties including observing construction activities, testing material properties, and providing engineering consulting on projects of increasing complexity. You will play a key role in assisting our clients to successfully execute their projects. As a Civil Engineer you will work under the direct supervision of registered Professional Engineers and other industry experts. You will be given autonomy to execute in-depth evaluations, troubleshoot complex issues, and make recommendations with the support of the Project Mangers.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed on-site reviews to assess construction progress, evaluate contractor adherence to project specifications, identify potential challenges, perform specialized tests on construction materials to verify quality standards are consistently met, analyze data and project information, and apply your expertise and training to make well-informed recommendations to help keep projects on track.
• Prepare detailed reports summarizing your complex field observations, precise test results, and sophisticated analysis of construction processes.
• Provide mentorship to junior staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Use your problem-solving skills to identify and resolve complex construction challenges.

Requirements:

• Has competency using computer operating systems and MS Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills to effectively interact with clients, team members, and supervisors, conveying technical information clearly.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, manage workloads, maintain accurate and detailed record-keeping skills, documenting field observations, safety concerns, and problem resolutions.
• Effective interpersonal skills to build rapport with clients and team members, fostering positive working relationships, customer-centric approach to provide excellent service to clients, ensuring their needs and concerns are addressed promptly and professionally.
• Must be able to understand and adapt to change and react productively to frequent interruptions and changing conditions.
• Basic construction competencies including ability to determine location from surface features and landmarks by interpretation from surveys, road maps, aerial photos, topographic maps, and geologic maps; understanding construction stakes set by others, and color markings of utility companies.
• Has a general aptitude for identifying and resolving complex technical problems in the field, utilizing critical thinking and logical reasoning.
• Demonstrates ethical conduct, maintaining confidentiality and ensuring safety and security in all aspects of work, strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines, fostering a safe working environment for yourself and others.
• Ability to handle physical demands, such as lifting (up to 50lbs repetitively), walking on uneven ground frequently, and carrying equipment, working in various weather conditions, and traveling to different locations.

SME's Core Values:

• Honesty and Integrity
• Respect
• Selfless Service
• Teamwork
• Practical Solutions

At SME, we believe that taking care of our employees is the cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to your well-being goes beyond a job- it is about helping you thrive both personally and professionally. We offer a benefits package that is not simply meeting an expectation, but a key component of your overall job satisfaction. The following list highlights many of the benefits SME offers its employees.

• SME provides Medical, Dental, and Vision after 30 days of employment.
• SME covers the premium cost of medical insurance so that you and your families never have to worry about the costs of healthcare.
• Yearly profit sharing that goes directly into your 401k
• Yearly performance bonuses
• Yearly wage evaluations
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive Paid Time Off

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Civil Engineering or related field.

Experience

Preferred

1-3 years: Civil Engineering

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