Entry Level Civil Engineer

Donohue & Associates, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is looking for an entry-level civil engineer to join their talented team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of projects, including transportation roadway design and municipal site design. You will receive guidance from experienced engineers while contributing to impactful projects across the Midwest. With a strong emphasis on professional growth, this employee-owned company offers a competitive wage and unique profit-sharing plan, making it a great place to kickstart your engineering career. If you are eager to learn and grow in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Wage

Profit-sharing Plan

Employee Ownership

Health Benefits

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in civil engineering or related field is required.
• Internship/co-op experience and EIT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Planning and designing transportation, sanitary sewer, and water projects.
• Organizing scheduling of tasks and assignments.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Transportation Roadway Design

Quantity Estimation

Detailing

Microsoft Office

Willingness to Learn

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Internship/Co-op Experience

Transportation-related Coursework

Tools

AutoCAD

Roadway Design Software

Job description

Career Opportunities with Donohue & Associates

A great place to work.

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

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 in 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.