Entry-Level Civil Engineer: Design, Drawings & Analysis

Commonwealth Associates; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Associates is seeking an entry-level Engineer to perform routine engineering tasks under mentor supervision in a dynamic firm focused on power, transmission and environmental projects.

You will develop skills through reading design guides, supporting project teams, and contributing to deliverables while building a foundation in engineering principles and client standards.

Responsibilities

• Develops understanding of assigned client standards, policies and procedures by reading and applying specific design guides, standards, systems and applicable engineering codes.
• Develops an understanding and complies with Commonwealth Associates quality program.
• Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts by proactively presenting leadership with new suggestions around process and practices innovation.
• Takes ownership of one's own professional development, striving for high-quality performance; remains self-aware and seeks support, guidance, and mentorship from other more experienced engineers.
• Attends internal and external client meetings, conference calls and client site visits accompanied by a mentor.
• In collaboration with the Business Development department, represents the company's emerging professional engineers at career fairs as needed.
• Supports the needs of the internal project team while gaining basic understanding of external client's main interests, expectations and drivers.
• Coordinates with project teams, cross-functional teams and other groups within the company to provide information and assistance as directed.
• Works with administrative staff to coordinate tasks and prepare documents.
• Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work.
• Contributes to preparation of engineering deliverables such as drawings, reports, specifications, and studies of limited scope.
• Performs routine research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
• Prepares basic engineering calculations following standard methods and principles used in similar engineering analysis.
• Understands and works within budgeted hours, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Completes expense reports and timesheets in a timely and accurate manner and seeks direction from supervisor when conflicts arise.
• Remains aware and demonstrates understanding of project scope management.

Job description

Commonwealth Associates is seeking an entry-level Engineer to perform routine engineering tasks under mentor supervision in a dynamic firm focused on power, transmission and environmental projects.

You will develop skills through reading design guides, supporting project teams, and contributing to deliverables while building a foundation in engineering principles and client standards.