Design Engineer - Municipal

Bolton & Menk, Inc.; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation plan

Overtime compensation

Other employee benefits

Job summary

Bolton & Menk, Inc. in Chaska, MN is seeking an entry-level Design Engineer (EIT) to join our Municipal team. This role supports project managers on municipal design and construction tasks and is open to December 2026 May 2027 graduates or an EIT with 1–3 years of experience.

You will work to improve safe, sustainable, and beautiful communities. The position involves design support, field observations, and collaboration with City staff and contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college.
• Certified Engineer-in-Training or able to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Prior experience in either infrastructure design and/or construction observation.
• Working knowledge and skills in CAD and design software (AutoCAD Civil3D, MicroStation).
• Requires frequent travel during construction season.
• Possess a valid driver's license as travel to various facilities and job sites may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Engineers with design and construction phase activities on municipal projects.
• Perform basic design computations, preliminary layout and design, research and prepare rough drafts of preliminary reports and feasibility studies.
• Assist with project plans and specifications, preparing cost and quantity take-off estimates.
• Construction observation activities may include construction staking, documenting activities, measuring and testing, providing general oversight, and interacting with contractors, sub-contractors, residents and City staff.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

MicroStation

Job description

Bolton & Menk has an exciting opportunity for a Design Engineer, EIT, to join our Municipal team in our Chaska office. As aTop Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across theMidwest, Southeast, and beyond.

In this entry level civil engineering role, we are looking to add an EIT who will help foster our mission that All People Should Live in Safe, Sustainable and Beautiful Communities! The majority of your time will be spent assisting project managers and project engineers in design and construction phase activities on Municipal projects. This position is open to December 2026 May 2027 graduates or an experienced EIT with 1-3 years of experience.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Assist Project Engineers with design and construction phase activities on municipal projects
• Perform basic design computations, preliminary layout and design, research and prepare rough drafts of preliminary reports and feasibility studies
• Assist with project plans and specifications, preparing cost and quantity take-off estimates
• Construction observation activities may include performing construction staking, performing construction administration duties such as documenting activities, measuring and testing, providing general oversight, and interacting with contractors, sub-contractors, residents and City staff.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college
• Certified Engineer-in-Training or able to obtain within 12 months of hire
• Prior experience in either infrastructure design and/or construction observation
• Working knowledge and skills in CAD and design software.(i.e. AutoCAD Civil3D, MicroStation)
• Requires frequent travel during construction season
• Possess a valid drivers license as travel to various facilities and job sites may be required

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, part-time basis or internship for any employer without restriction. Bolton & Menk does not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position.

Salary Range: $58,000 - $90,000 depending on years of experience and credentials

Bolton & Menk is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to specific geographic location. Bolton & Menk reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

Supporting Our Employees

There's life at work and life outside of work. Bolton & Menk has a number of benefit programs and amenities to support you and your family throughout whatever stage of life you are in.

• Competitive compensation plan - overtime compensation available to most employees