Civil Engineer PE - Paducah

Generalmatter; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Long-term incentives in the form of stock options

Job summary

Generalmatter in Paducah, Kentucky is looking for a Civil Engineer to lead and execute state-of-the-art enrichment facilities. This role involves collaborating with various engineering disciplines, managing projects and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in structural engineering, over 8 years of industry experience, and familiarity with engineering software like AutoCAD. The role offers a salary range of $90,000–$175,000, along with additional benefits like stock options and health coverage.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of industry experience.
• EPC project experience.
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and modification of engineering documents.
• Assess soil composition and hydrological characteristics.
• Collaborate with project managers, construction teams, and subcontractors.

Skills

Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques

Strong computer skills (e.g. AutoCAD, Civil 3D)

Critical thinking skills

Team building and collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in structural engineering or similar discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

PLS-CADD

Job description

About This Role

As a Civil Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in executing a state‑of‑the‑art enrichment facility from concept through commissioning. This role will ensure that our enrichment facilities meet safety, efficiency and environmental standards.

You will have the opportunity to work on a greenfield project collaborating with mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, architects, and both internal and external partners to develop detailed structural designs and specifications. You will wear multiple hats and support your design work through vendor activity and construction administration. This is an exciting opportunity to solve complex problems at scale, manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment, and bring modern enrichment facilities online.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and modification of various engineering documents including reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, cost estimates and design plans for projects using engineering and design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.) and equipment.
• Use site visits, reports, maps, drawings, engineering plans, tests, and aerial photographs to assess soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and topographical and geologic data and their impact on the planning and design of our facilities.
• Implement site safety activity plans and coordinate field work activities.
• Take full ownership of civil permitting processes, working directly with regulatory agencies, municipalities, and environmental consultants.
• Ensure project compliance with federal, state, and local zoning, land use, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct civil engineering risk assessments, ensuring mitigation measures are in place for hydrology, land grading, and flood zone constraints.
• Collaborate with EPC project managers, construction teams, and subcontractors to refine site development strategies.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in structural engineering or similar discipline.
• 8+ years of industry experience.
• EPC project experience.
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong computer skills (e.g. AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, civil analysis programs.
• Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem‑solving environment.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
• Ability to travel.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc).
• Experience in a fast‑paced engineering environment or a highly technical role requiring a resourceful, entrepreneurial approach to complete tasks within tight time‑frames or budget constraints.
• Experience developing custom details to support unique facility design conditions.
• Experience on large scale, mission‑critical construction projects.
• Experience with construction and cost estimating processes.
• Construction administration experience including site observation, review of RFIs and Submittals.
• Experience with local/state code compliance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

General Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with General Matter is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $90,000–$175,000 annually. Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full‑time hires, you may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.