Civil Engineer II (Industrial Construction)

Dennis Group; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dennis Group is seeking a civil engineer to design land development and infrastructure for industrial facilities in Springfield, MA. The role emphasizes strong technical ability, CAD/civil design proficiency, and collaboration with structural engineers and architects.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, 4–7 years of industrial project experience, and AutoCAD/Civil 3D skills. Travel up to 25% and EIT license are noted as desired qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 4–7 years of civil engineering experience on industrial projects.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D required.
• EIT license or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Performs design tasks and prepares project documentation.
• Prepares CAD drawings and site plans.
• Assists with bid evaluation and contractor contact.
• Coordinates with multidisciplinary team and clients.
• Travels to project sites as needed.

Skills

Industrial construction experience

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EIT license

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on October 30, 2026

Locations

• Springfield, MA 01103, USA
• On-site
• Travel Required : Yes
• Pay or shift range: $85,000 USD to $100,000 USD
• Civil Engineering
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: CIVIL001546

Description

Job Summary

Dennis Group Civil Engineers focus on the land development and infrastructure for our industrial projects that involve designing and building new food and beverage process facilities. Our civil engineers have strong technical and design ability and excellent communication skills in designing land development plans, building pads, infrastructure for new buildings, landscaping, and everything from the foundation and below. Civil engineers are part of our Building Systems department and work closely with structure engineers and architects/designers. They are also involved with bid evaluation and local contractor initial contact in multiple project locations. The role is highly valuable at Dennis Group and faces engineering challenges that require strong calculation skills and for experienced engineers to have a Professional Engineer License (PE). As a member of our civil team your responsibilitiesmay include but not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks as part of a broader assignment
• Performs moderate design tasks, receives guidance when necessary, on unconventional or complex problems, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria
• Prepare partial to complete project documentation, including complete CAD drawings
• Performs procurement tasks such as bid list development, contractor initial contact, bid tabulation, and preliminary bid evaluation
• Has understanding of discipline specific plan elements, and how to navigate a set of drawings
• Performs construction administration tasks including complex submittal review
• Respond to RFIs
• Small to Mid-size project primary client technical contract
• Develop site basis of design document
• Edits project specifications
• Develop parking lot layout that satisfies development ordinances and regulations
• Analysis and detailed design of institutional, industrial, and commercial buildings sites
• Review historical site drawings to determine if site objectives align with existing conditions
• Understanding of pavement materials, design of pavement sections, and construction methods
• Determines land use characteristics and assign runoff coefficients
• Calculate times of concentrations
• Pre-development hydrologic analysis for simple sites
• Delineate complex watersheds and determine how to model watershed
• Develop design approach for site factoring in topography, exiting drainage conditions, outfalls, site constraints, etc.
• Detention pond design and outlet control structure to meet pre-development discharge rate
• Design of channel linings
• Advance site grading using Civil 3D
• Trust restraint calculations for pressure systems
• Understanding of BMPs for EPSC
• Prepare storm drainage report
• Preparing engineering calculations and engineering sketches
• Preparingland development plans, site grading, utility and drainage design for planning, permitting and construction for food and beverage processing facilities.
• Reviewing drawings and coordinating the project team
• Preparing bid packages and providing construction administration
• Develop bidder list
• Visiting project sites to observe field conditions
• Evaluating design constraints and resolving problems
• Researchingcivil engineering materials and best practices
• Supporting talent growth within our organization
• Provide coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when directed by supervisor.

Required Education Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• 4-7 years of experience in civil engineer tasks involving industrial construction projects (foundation and below aspects - design land development, building pads, and infrastructure for new builds, etc.)
• 4-7 years of experience in drainage, grading and utility design for industrial or commercial projects.
• 4-7 years of experience in AutoCAD, Civil 3D
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed (15 days a year).
• License: EIT

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times.

Travel Requirement

• Up to 25% travel required to visit project site and other offices.

About Us

We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn’t one thing we do, it’s all we do.

Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans.

Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics

Travel Required

Yes . Up to 25% travel required to visit project site and other offices. Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.