Civil Field Engineer

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personalized career path planning

Paid internal and external education

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Terracon in Harrisburg, PA is seeking a motivated individual to join as a Civil Engineer. This role involves designing and analyzing hydrology models, preparing erosion control plans, and performing field inspections. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and 0-2 years of relevant experience.

Terracon offers personalized career growth opportunities, paid education, and a collaborative environment. If you are detail-oriented, team-oriented, and eager to take on challenges, apply now!

Qualifications

• 0-2 years’ experience in Civil Engineering design.
• Familiarity with PA DEP and PennDot permitting and design requirements.
• Willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze hydrology and hydraulics modeling.
• Prepare erosion and sedimentation control plans.
• Perform construction inspections and field surveying.

Skills

Civil Engineering design

Communication skills

Time management

Detail oriented

Team oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Design software (SWMM, HEC-HMS, WaterCAD, HydroCAD)

Job description

General Responsibilities

The Harrisburg Terracon office WANTS YOU if:

• You like to design.
• You love seeing items you design turn into reality.
• You think math and technology are fun.
• You love the outdoors as well as office environment.
• You are inquisitive and collaborative.
• Challenges invigorate you.

…EXPLORE WITH US!

Your Career Growth

• Personalized career path planning.
• Paid internal and external education and training.
• Career advancement opportunities locally and nationally.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

• YOU'LL GET TO:
• Design and analyze using hydrology and hydraulics (H&H) modeling.
• Design stormwater management.
• Perform engineering analyses and calculations.
• Prepare erosion and sedimentation control plans.
• Perform field surveying.
• Perform construction inspections.
• Process NPDES, Wetland and Waterway Permits.
• Design AMD remediation.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects.
• Perform design and construction engineering tasks.
• Complete site investigations, data collect, site surveys, and evaluations of existing facilities, infrastructure, and property.
• Complete evaluations, alternative analyses, feasibility studies, and engineer's construction estimates.
• Complete design calculations and utilize applicable software applications for design purposes.
• Develop detailed design drawings, schematics, layouts and detailed technical specifications.
• Assist with completing permit applications and design reports for various review agencies.
• Support with project bid document preparation and pre-bid meeting attendance.
• Provide construction phase services, such as management of project schedule, costs, meeting attendance, and administrative tasks.
• Construction inspection and preparation of inspection reports.
• Correspond with clients, vendors, contractors, and review agencies as needed based on project requirements.
• Attend meetings with clients and review agencies for project support.
• Assist with the preparation of project proposals and budgets.
• Attend conferences, seminars, pre-bid meetings, and other events for the purpose of professional development and company marketing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or allied field.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• 0-2 years’ experience in Civil Engineering design with engineering consulting firm or related internship experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Familiarity with Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Projection (PA DEP) and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDot) permitting and design requirements.
• Familiarity with stormwater design requirements and erosion and sedimentation control design and permitting.
• Working familiarity with AutoCAD software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience or openness to learn design related software as required by project need (i.e. SWMM, HEC-HMS, WaterCAD, HydroCAD, etc.).
• Team oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management, with the ability to multitask.
• Detail oriented with commitment to providing high quality engineering services as it relates to all workplace responsibilities.
• Willing and able to travel to project sites and meetings as needed.
• Willingness to observe construction activities and complete field investigations.