Engineer (EIT)

Houston Engineering, Inc.; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

HSA & FSAs

Flexible schedule

Parental leave

Job summary

Houston Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Graduate Engineer in Sioux Falls, SD. The role combines field activities on outdoor construction projects with in-office support to engineers.

This entry-level position targets individuals with 0–3 years of Civil Engineering experience, offering exposure to diverse projects including bridges, grade separations, and culverts. Responsibilities include assisting with specifications, AutoCAD Civil 3D tasks, and survey data collection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree required.
• 0-3 years of Civil Engineering experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or Civil 3D and ArcGIS is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist with plan specifications and estimates and document construction activities.
• Assist with AutoCAD Civil 3D drawings and update redlines with project set drawings.
• Operate GPS and Total Station survey instruments.
• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, ArcGIS, and related software.
• Potentially observe and collect data at project sites.
• Assist with research, development and design of projects.

Skills

Survey instrumentation

Communication skills

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

ArcGIS

MS Office

Job description

Consider joining our team with the following opportunity: A Civil Engineer (EIT) with Houston Engineering Inc. will spend time in the field working on outdoor construction phase activities as well as a variety of in-office projects assisting engineers. Engineering projects range from complex grade separation projects and large bridges spanning a river with architectural enhancements to box culverts for a rural township over a small ditch.

We are seeking a Graduate Engineer to join our team in our Sioux Falls office. This role is intended for an individual with 0-3 years of prior experience.

Job Location Options

Sioux Falls, SD

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Job Description

• Assist with plan specifications and estimates as well as documenting construction activities.
• Assist with AutoCAD Civil 3D drawings and update redlines with various project set drawings.
• Operate electronic survey instruments such as GPS and Total Station.
• Perform work in a variety of software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, ArcGIS, etc.
• Potential observation and data collection at different types of project sites.
• Assist with research, development and design of projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
• 0-3 years of experience in Civil Engineering
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or Civil 3D and ArcGIS is helpful.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with project team members, and clients.
• Superior task management skills, including scheduling, prioritizing, following up, and keeping project information organized.
• Superior problem solving and analytical skills.

Additional Information

Benefits of Joining HEI

• As part of our talented staff, you will enjoy competitive pay, annual bonuses, paid health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays; parental leave, generous 401(k) match, access to HSA & FSAs, flexible schedule, annual HEI logo apparel and more.

Additionally, view our careers page to read about HEI being selected as one of the ENR top 500 design firms and as one of the Prairie Businesses 50 best places to work for several years in a row!

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