Design Engineer - Municipal

ZipRecruiter; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Design Engineer, EIT, to join their Municipal team in Minneapolis. This entry-level position offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals on impactful municipal projects. You'll assist in design and construction activities, while gaining valuable experience in infrastructure solutions. With a commitment to fostering safe and sustainable communities, this role is ideal for recent graduates or those with some experience in civil engineering. Join a company that values employee development and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

401(k) Match Program

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Health, vision, and life insurance

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Discretionary bonuses

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Qualifications

• Entry-level civil engineering role focused on municipal projects.
• Assist with design, construction, and project management activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Engineers with design and construction phase activities.
• Perform basic design computations and prepare preliminary reports.
• Conduct construction observation and interact with contractors.

Skills

CAD

AutoCAD Civil3D

MicroStation

Construction observation

Design computations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Certified Engineer-in-Training

Job description

Job Description

Bolton & Menk has an exciting opportunity for a Design Engineer, EIT, to join our Municipal team in our Minneapolis office. As a Top 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 over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, 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 2024, May 2025 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, 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 infrastructure design and/or construction observation
• Working knowledge and skills in CAD and design software (e.g., 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

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, and geographic location. Bolton & Menk reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range and to offer additional benefits and compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s protected status.

Supporting Our Employees

There’s life at work and outside of work. Bolton & Menk offers a number of benefit programs and amenities to support you and your family throughout all stages of life.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation plan with overtime available
• Discretionary bonuses
• Employee ownership (ESOP) with 100% company-paid contributions
• 401(k) Match Program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Six paid holidays
• Two floating personal holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Health, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible spending account

Why Bolton & Menk?

Since 1949, Bolton & Menk has been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. We serve over 400 communities and agencies across multiple states with more than 1,000 employees in over 35 locations. Learn more about our history at https://www.bolton-menk.com/about-us/.

Our benefits include a comprehensive Total Compensation and Benefits Package, flexible schedules, and career development opportunities. More info at https://www.bolton-menk.com/careers.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Bolton & Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or third-party agencies without prior approval. External candidates must be submitted through our Talent Acquisition team.

We embrace diversity and are an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, including veterans.