Engineer I Civil

NV5; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

NV5 seeks a general staff Engineer-in-training/designer for the Native American Services Engineering Group in the Albuquerque office. The ideal candidate holds a four-year degree and FE certification in civil/structural/geological engineering, with two or more years of transportation design experience.

Experience with planning/design, drainage infrastructure, AutoCAD, GIS, and familiarity with Tribal Transportation Programs is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, geological, or general engineering.
• FE certification in civil/structural/geological engineering preferred.
• 2+ years transportation design experience.
• Knowledge of Tribal Transportation Programs, FHWA, NM public agencies, and BIA project design standards.

Responsibilities

• Transportation planning and general infrastructure design.
• Develop long-range transportation plans.
• Prepare technical reports and construction plans for infrastructure elements.
• Coordinate with disciplines, clients, and sub-consultants; adhere to project procedures.
• Utilize AutoCAD and GIS tools in design tasks.

Skills

FE certification

Transportation design experience

Civil/structural/geological eng. know.

Discipline coordination

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, geological, or general engineering

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil3D

GIS software

Job description

Position Summary

NV5 is seeking a general staff Engineer-in-training/ designer for the Native American Services Engineering Group in our Albuquerque Office. The preferred candidate will have a four (4) year college degree and Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification in civil, structural, geological engineering and two (2) or more years transportation design experience. Consideration will be given for candidates with transportation planning and design/designer backgrounds with general technical skills in design of transportation and drainage infrastructure, planning, and construction inspection services. General technical knowledge for infrastructure analysis, drainage and hydraulics analysis, AutoCAD, GIS software’s, general knowledge of Tribal Transportation Programs, FHWA, local governments and state agencies, and Bureau of Indian Affairs project design and development criteria and design. The person in this position will provide technical expertise on general engineering issues for planning and design of general infrastructure.

Position Summary

NV5 is seeking a general staff Engineer-in-training/ designer for the Native American Services Engineering Group in our Albuquerque Office. The preferred candidate will have a four (4) year college degree and Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification in civil, structural, geological engineering and two (2) or more years transportation design experience. Consideration will be given for candidates with transportation planning and design/designer backgrounds with general technical skills in design of transportation and drainage infrastructure, planning, and construction inspection services. General technical knowledge for infrastructure analysis, drainage and hydraulics analysis, AutoCAD, GIS software’s, general knowledge of Tribal Transportation Programs, FHWA, local governments and state agencies, and Bureau of Indian Affairs project design and development criteria and design. The person in this position will provide technical expertise on general engineering issues for planning and design of general infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Transportation Planning, Transportation and General Infrastructure Design.
• Long-range transportation plans.
• Construction/work zone traffic control design.
• Prepare technical reports and construction plans for infrastructure plan elements.
• Coordinate with other disciplines, clients, and sub-consultants.
• Implement and adhere to company policies and procedures for the execution of projects.
• Use of AutoCAD and design software.
• Use of GIS software.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge of or willingness to learn industry-standard engineering techniques, reference materials, and design criteria
• Knowledge of and willingness to learn TTP, APWA, FHWA, NMDOT, and other New Mexico public agency design methods and procedures
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil3D or similar CAD design tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to adhere to an assigned work plan and manage time to complete tasks on schedule and budget
• Availability to occasionally work overtime, including weekends, as needed
• Availability for occasional overnight travel
• Willingness to learn

Requirements

Minimum Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, geological, or general engineering.
• 0-4 years of experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must have a valid New Mexico Fundamentals of Engineering certification.
• A valid New Mexico Driver’s License is required.

Benefits

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid Life & AD&D
• Company paid Disability
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, dealing effectively and reasonably with stress in the workplace without lost time or undue strain. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch. The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Dealing effectively and reasonably with stress in the workplace without lost time or undue strain.
• Frequently required to sit and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally required to stand; walk on uneven surfaces; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, bend, squat, climb stairs, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally works in outside weather conditions.
• Work at a computer terminal for extended periods of time; answer telephones
• The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate.
• The noise level on the construction site is often loud.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds.

Company Overview

NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions that help clients plan, design, and optimize infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and environmental systems. We bring together technical expertise, data, and innovative thinking to create resilient, high-performance assets. As part of TiC Solutions, alongside Acuren, we share a purpose: to shape and strengthen the physical world. Our work starts with our people. We invest in their growth and never compromise on safety. We work as one team across disciplines and geographies, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to complex challenges. At NV5, we take pride in high-quality work that creates lasting value for our clients. We challenge the status quo, continuously improve, and turn insight into smarter designs, plans, and solutions. Join us to contribute your expertise and collaborate with our teams to help shape the infrastructure and systems the world relies on.