Civil Engineer in Training

LHB, Inc.; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Medical and Dental

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Ownership

Job summary

LHB, Inc. seeks a Civil Engineer in Training to support site design across renewables, utilities, oil & gas, pulp and paper, and mining. This hybrid role can be based in Duluth or Minneapolis, MN.

Join a collaborative team of managers, designers, and staff delivering high‑performance design solutions. Ideal candidates will pursue FE and have strong communication skills, with a passion for innovative civil engineering.

Qualifications

• ABET‑accredited Civil Engineering degree required.
• FE exam preferred or to be completed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project plans and specifications.
• Interact with clients, public, and agencies as required.
• Prepare written reports and project documents.
• Assist project engineers/managers in a team environment.
• May lead construction administration and field inspections.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited program

FE exam preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

LHB has an immediate opportunity for a Civil Engineer in Training to join our team. You will support the civil site design process across multiple markets including renewables, power utilities, oil and gas, pulp and paper, and mining. This hybrid position can be based out of our Duluth or Minneapolis, MN offices.

Our team, made up of talented project managers, designers, and skilled support staff, is deeply committed to making the world a better place for all people. We love a good challenge, and our collaborative culture encourages creative teamwork and learning. But we also believe in balancing work and play, contributing time and money to good causes, and caring for each other. If that sounds like a place you’d like to work, we hope you’ll join us.

Position Summary

The responsibilities for this position will include but are not limited to:

• Preparation of project plans and specifications
• Interact with clients, public, and agencies as required
• Prepare written reports and project documents
• Assist project engineers / managers in a team oriented and supportive environment
• May lead construction administration and oversight of inspection tasks in the field

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program (2026-2027 school year graduates will also be considered)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Upon receipt of an offer of employment, applicants must be able to successfully complete pre-employment onboarding requirements that will include a criminal/civil background check and drug screen, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful completion of FE exam
• Previous internship experience and/or 1 to 4 years of civil engineering experience
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Experience preparing plans and specifications for bidding and construction administration
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Has a passion and desire to bring forward new ideas to solve challenges and be a thought-leader

Salary Range

• This position’s anticipated base salary range is $67,000- $74,000 annually (This position is eligible for year-end bonuses, as well as straight time pay for all hours that exceed 40 in a work week). Offer will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity among our team.
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Medical and Dental
• HSA/FSA (Medical, Dependent Care, Parking Transportation)
• Basic Life and AD&D
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee-Owned Company/Opportunities to become a Shareholder
• Resume

Closing Date: October 2, 2026

About LHB

Founded in Duluth in 1966, LHB is a multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, and planning firm that delivers integrated, creative, and high-performance design solutions for buildings, sites, and infrastructure. We specialize in commercial, education, government, healthcare, housing, public works, industrial, and energy projects and maintain four regional offices in Minnesota and Wisconsin. LHB is consistently recognized as a Top Workplace by USA TODAY and the Minnesota Star Tribune, with multiple culture excellence awards across employee experience categories.

LHB does not sponsor applicants for work visas

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled