Design Engineer - Municipal

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Match

PTO

Paid holidays

Vision insurance

Job summary

Bolton & Menk, Inc. in Oakdale, MN is seeking an entry‑level Design Engineer, EIT to join our Municipal team. You will assist project managers and engineers in design and construction activities on municipal projects, with guidance as you develop professionally.

The position targets December 2025 or May 2026 graduates or an EIT with 1–3 years of experience, requires CAD proficiency (AutoCAD Civil3D, MicroStation) and willingness to travel during construction season.

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 infrastructure design 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, prepare cost and quantity take-off estimates.
• Construction observation activities may include staking, documenting activities, measuring and testing, and interacting with contractors and city staff.

Skills

EIT Certification

Travel Flexibility

CAD Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

MicroStation

Job description

Job Overview

Bolton & Menk has an exciting opportunity for a Design Engineer, EIT, to join our Municipal team in our Oakdale office. 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 for 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. The position is open to December 2025 or May 2026 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, prepare 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 driver’s license as travel to various facilities and job sites may be required

Bolton & Menk will currently not be providing visa sponsorship or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plan - overtime compensation available to most employees
• Discretionary bonuses available to most employees
• ESOP – Employee ownership (ESOP); 100% company‑paid contributions
• 401(k) Match Program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Six paid company holidays
• Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Engineer‑in‑Training (preferred)

Skills

• Microsoft Word (preferred)
• Microsoft Excel (preferred)
• CIVIL3D (preferred)
• MicroStation (preferred)

It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / affirmative action employer including disability and vets.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.