Engineering Associate

Barge Design; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Barge Design Solutions is seeking a Senior Engineer to assist with the development and design of engineering documents and related project tasks in Birmingham, Alabama. The candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering, have at least 2 years of engineering experience, and possess EI/EIT certification.

The role involves preparing reports, plans, and permits, communicating with clients, analyzing data, and using design software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience.
• Engineer Intern (EI) / Engineer in Training (EIT) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation or modification of reports, specifications, plans, permits, and engineering designs for projects.
• Assists with client communication and attends client meetings as needed.
• Analyzes reports, maps, drawings, and test data to support project planning and design.
• Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software to prepare engineering documents.
• Accompanies Engineers on site visits as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Civil site design

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Field & office coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

What We're Looking For:

SUMMARY

Barge Design Solutions is a Senior Engineer to assit with the development and design of engineering documents and other related project tasks.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited engineering program.
• Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience.
• Engineer Intern (EI) / Engineer in Training (EIT) certification required.

SKILLS

• Working knowledge of civil site design, including site layout, grading, storm drainage, utilities, and erosion & sedimentation control.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
• Working knowledge of other essential equipment and software for field and office work.

Education & Experience Qualifications:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in the preparation or modification of reports, specifications, plans, permits, and engineering designs for projects.
• Assists with client communication and attends client meetings as needed.
• Analyzes reports, maps, drawings, and test data to support project planning and design.
• Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software to prepare engineering documents.
• Accompanies Engineers on site visits as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EXPECTATIONS

• Delivers quality work while meeting project schedules and budget expectations.
• Maintains utilization rates aligned with company goals.
• Demonstrates strong communication, time management, and teamwork skills.
• Embraces our Purpose, Vision, and Values.

OTHER

• Walk, sit, and stand. Occasionally reach with hands, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Occasionally climb 25–30 feet.
• Occasionally lift up to 40 lbs.
• Visual acuity sufficient to read alpha/numeric symbols for computation and design.
• Ability to adapt quickly and respond effectively to project issues that arise.

Why join us?

Barge Design Solutions, Inc., is an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in-house multidisciplinary practice areas. The employee-owned company is more than 650+ people strong and serves clients nationwide from multiple U.S. locations. Barge is ranked on Engineering News-Record (ENR)’s Top 500 Design Firms and Architectural Record’s Top 300 Architecture Firms and is a certified Great Place To Work®.

Our primary purpose for being in business is ultimately to create a better life by unleashing the potential of our people, clients and communities. This purpose is supported by our company’s core values because at the end of the day, Barge CARES:

• Collaborate – Help and expect help. Teamwork is essential in what we do.
• Authentic – Honesty, integrity and trust are at the heart of everything we do. We are who we say we are.
• Responsible – We are accountable for our work, our attitude, and our actions. We make Barge better.
• Excellence – We go all in and expect more of ourselves than others expect of us.
• Service – We are humble. We use our gifts in service of others.

We believe that if we are living out our purpose for being in business and integrating our values into everything we do, we will ultimately achieve our vision to be the firm best known for being selected when it matters most.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled