Entry Level Civil Engineer

Donohue & Associates; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for an entry-level civil engineer eager to dive into transportation and municipal site design. This exciting opportunity involves planning and engineering for vital infrastructure projects, including water distribution and stormwater management. You'll collaborate with seasoned professionals, gaining invaluable experience while contributing to impactful projects across the Midwest. With a supportive environment and a unique profit-sharing plan, this role offers a fantastic start to your engineering career. If you're passionate about civil engineering and ready to learn, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Competitive wage

Profit-sharing plan

Employee ownership

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Entry level civil engineering role focusing on transportation and site design.
• Internship experience and EIT preferred for candidates.

Responsibilities

• Planning and design for transportation and civil engineering projects.
• Perform quantity estimates and organize task schedules.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Transportation Roadway Design Knowledge

Quantity Estimation

Detailing

Construction Methods Learning

Education

B.S. degree in Civil Engineering

Internship/Co-op experience

Transportation related coursework

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Position Overview

We are seeking an entry level civil engineer to start immediately or Spring / Summer 2025. The ideal candidate will have an interest in both transportation roadway design and civil/municipal site design. This position involves the planning, design, and construction engineering for transportation, sanitary sewer, stormwater, water distribution, and water resources projects. Our transportation and civil engineering group provides engineering services for the state, counties, and local municipalities.

You will receive guidance and support from experienced engineers and project managers. We are seeking a talented individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills who would enjoy working on a variety of projects for clients throughout the Midwest.

Requirements

1. B.S. degree, civil engineering or related field
2. Internship/co-op experience and Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred
3. Transportation related college course work
4. Knowledge of transportation roadway design
5. Knowledge of AutoCAD and roadway design software and/or a willingness to learn
6. Perform quantity estimates, detailing, and check calculations and drawings
7. Organize scheduling of specific tasks and assignments
8. Willingness to learn construction methods through field inspection
9. Proficient with Microsoft Office tools
10. Excellent communication and writing skills and a motivation to learn

An employee-owned firm, Donohue & Associates was established in 1997 and since then has expanded to over 140 employees in several offices across the Midwest. Engineering News Record ranks Donohue a Top 20 Wastewater Treatment Plant Design Firm and our innovative design teams have received over 45 engineering excellence awards. Donohue offers a competitive wage and benefits package with an industry-unique monthly profit-sharing plan.

Donohue is an Equal Opportunity Employer.