Civil Engineer I- Transportation

Kljeng; Valley City (ND); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Performance bonus

401(k) options

Employee stock ownership program

Job summary

Kljeng is seeking a civil engineering assistant in Valley City, ND. This entry-level role involves assisting with infrastructure projects through data analysis, documentation, and basic engineering tasks under supervision.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with strong research skills and a basic understanding of environmental regulations. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and 401(k) options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1+ years of relevant post-education experience.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection, compiling, and analysis for project development.
• Perform basic professional civil engineering work and research.
• Generate and document engineering information accurately.

Skills

Excellent research skills

Basic understanding of design/build concepts

Basic understanding of environmental and construction laws

Competent interpersonal and communication skills

Proficient self-leadership

Basic proficiency with technical writing and software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Discipline-specific design software

Job description

ND Valley City, Valley City, ND 58072, USA

Description

Job Summary:

Takes part in providing local technical assistance for the design, development, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector. Tasks may include basic assistance with the research, design, concept development, and construction of civil engineering projects. Generates accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
• Assist with performing basic professional civil engineering work relating to conducting research and observations of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Performs routine engineering functions and provides entry‑level technical assistance on various design requirements, operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end‑users, systems, and infrastructure.
• Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing basic technical assistance on various environmental, design, and construction issues.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebook/logs.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site‑specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources and adhere to professional conduct and KLJ’s policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1+ years of relevant post‑education experience.
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• Basic understanding of process and concepts for design/build.
• Basic understanding of relevant environmental and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record‑keeping requirements.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non‑engineering audience.
• Proficient self‑leadership with attention to detail, multi‑tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Familiarity with discipline‑specific design software.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project‑specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical work week.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

The employee is regularly required to:

Sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, and crawl.

Use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

Talk or hear and communicate clearly.

The employee must:

Be able to occasionally walk on uneven terrain up to two miles per day.

Frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds and infrequently up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

What else you need to know

This job description is not meant to be all‑inclusive or restrictive and other duties may be assigned. It is a description of the job as presently defined and is subject at any time to revision. This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.

Benefits

At KLJ, we have a vested interest in the personal, financial, and professional goals of our employees. We offer a competitive full suite benefit package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, performance bonus, 401(k), employee stock ownership program and a flexible work environment that gives you options to support excelling both professionally and personally. The options available for the current year are described on our website.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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Position will be posted until filled.