DOD SkillBridge Program - Civil Engineering Participant

Bolton & Menk, Inc.; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Match Program

Paid time off

Volunteer Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

Bolton & Menk, Inc. is offering a 3-month DOD SkillBridge Civil Engineering Participants program designed for service members to gain civilian work experience while contributing to real projects. The role emphasizes collaboration with experienced engineers, planning/design tasks, and exposure to reports and cost estimates.

Eligible candidates are military personnel with 180 days or less until separation. The program includes outdoor work, site observation, and potential design calculations, with

Qualifications

• Must be a Military Service Member with 180 days of service or fewer remaining before separation date.
• Ability to work in extended outdoor conditions and navigate rugged terrain.
• General knowledge of civil engineering and AutoCAD drafting preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and own transportation; travel will be reimbursed. MVR check on onboarding.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist on civil engineering projects with tasks involving civil engineering, planning and design.
• Assist with preparation of reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Assist with construction observation, staking, and administration duties.
• Some internships may include working on reports, design calculations, writing specifications, and reviewing shop drawings.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

AutoCAD drafting

Education

Associate of Science in Civil Engineering (preferred)

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Bolton & Menk is seeking a Civil Engineering Participant through our DOD SkillBridge Program. SkillBridge is a Department of Defense (DOD) program that helps service members gain civilian work experience. 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 Southeast, Midwest, and beyond.

DOD SkillBridge Program - Civil Engineering Participants engage in a 3-month immersive experience predominately collaborating with experienced civil engineers in the field, where they can apply their newly acquired skills to actually work projects.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Assist on civil engineering projects with tasks involving civil engineering, planning and design.
• Assists with the preparation of reports, of plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Assists with construction observation, performing construction staking, performing construction administration duties
• Some internship opportunities may also include working on various reports, completing design calculations, writing specifications, and reviewing shop drawings.

What We Are Looking For:

• Must be a Military Service Member with 180 days of service or fewer remaining before your separation date
• Must have the ability to work in extended outdoor conditions and be physically capable of navigating rugged terrain for the purpose of performing the duties outlined above
• General knowledge of civil engineering and AutoCAD drafting are preferred
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable under the firm's standard rates. Must also own their own transportation. You will be reimbursed for business-related travel. A check of the candidate's motor vehicle record will be conducted as part of the on-boarding

Relocation and housing are not included. Wages and Benefits provided by Department of Defense while participating in the program.

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.

Supporting Our Service Members:

Your opportunities for growth, success, and personal fulfillment continue well beyond your military service. Bolton & Menk offers a variety of benefit programs and amenities designed to support you and your family at every stage of life.

Benefits:

• Military Affinity Group
• 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

WHY BOLTON & MENK?

Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,000 employees throughout more than 40 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Colorado, North Carolina, and South Carolina providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies. Learn more about our history here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/about-us/

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Bolton & Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies in response to Bolton & Menk job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team.

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. 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 / Aff…

Qualifications

Education

• Associate of Science of Civil Engineering (preferred)
• Bachelor of Science of Civil Engineering (preferred)

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