Civil Engineer - Municipal/Public Works - Entry Level

Davis Bowen Friedel; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Annual paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Flexible summer hours

Education Assistance

Bonus pay

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in Salisbury, MD is seeking a Municipal Engineer to work on public infrastructure projects. The role involves planning, designing, and overseeing construction efforts. The ideal candidate should have a degree in civil engineering and knowledge of AutoCAD. This position offers a competitive benefits package and requires in-person attendance only.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in civil engineering or completion within 12 months.
• General knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Ability to exercise attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Utilize design software and assist in planning municipal projects.
• Collaborate on funding applications and reports.
• Conduct construction administration duties for projects.

Skills

Detail Oriented

Client Focused

Effective Communicator

Critical Thinker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

At Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc. (DBF), we value community minded individuals. Our Civil Engineers design, enhance, maintain and protect the communities we work, live, and play in. From the water you drink to the navigable waters that define our communities; you’ll find the hard work and dedication of an engineer. Our mission is to improve the quality of life in our communities by creating value through problem-solving and design.

In this role, we are looking for an individual who can perform municipal engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction of public infrastructure projects; one who will take pride in the work they perform to improve the local landscape. The ideal candidate must have knowledge in stormwater, water, wastewater, roadway design, and project management.

DBF’s portfolio includes projects of a wide variety, so if you are looking to expand your repertoire and improve your abilities, this position is the perfect fit for you. We also offer opportunities for promotion if you meet our needs. This is an in-person position only. No hybrid or remote work is available at this time.

Responsibilities

• Utilize design software, computer-aided drafting, and other applicable tools to assist in planning, designing, and permit municipal/public works projects such as water infrastructure (including but not limited to supply, treatment, distribution, and storage), sanitary sewer infrastructure (including but not limited to collection, conveyance, treatment, and disposal), roadway and streetscape improvements, drainage studies, and stormwater conveyance/management.
• Assist local municipalities with plan reviews, project planning, and associated coordination with regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate on preparation of funding applications, reports, studies, and grants related to municipal/public works projects.
• Perform civil design analysis and calculations, according to project requirements, with review from supervisor.
• Conduct construction administration duties for municipal/public works projects including but not limited to procurement and submittal, pay requisition, and construction change order reviews and recommendations as well as funding disbursement requests.
• Coordinate permitting with local agencies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and necessary for successful completion of municipal/public works projects.

Education & Skills

The preferred candidate would possess a four (4) year degree in civil engineering or will complete one within the first 12 months of employment. They should have general knowledge of AutoCAD and how it is used within land development engineering.

Key Qualifications

The preferred candidate should be:

• Detail Oriented– Ability to exercise attention to detail.
• Client Focused– Ability to respond to client needs in a timely manner.
• An Effective Communicator– Ability to clearly communicate ideas, actively listen, and ask appropriate questions.
• A Critical Thinker– Ability to problem solve, make good decisions, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

We attract the best in the industry with our competitive benefits package.Benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Annual paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Flexible summer hours
• Education Assistance and professional licensing reimbursement
• Flexible savings account
• Bonus pay