Entry Level Engineer

Fehr Graham; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K

Profit sharing plan

Paid time off

Awesome work environment

Job summary

Foresight Bank FFG in Rockford, Illinois, is seeking driven Civil Engineering students and recent graduates for an exciting opportunity to contribute to diverse projects. Responsibilities include providing engineering services, performing assignments under experienced engineers, and collaborating with various professionals. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and exhibit strong communication and organizational skills. Enjoy a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or candidates with 0-3 years of experience are eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide civil, municipal, land development and/or environmental engineering services.
• Perform specific portions of broader assignments.
• Draft reports and assist with specifications.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

We’re seeking driven Civil Engineering students and recent graduates who are enthusiastic about learning and contributing to a diverse range of projects. Join our team at any of our Fehr Graham locations across Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin and grow your career in a supportive, dynamic environment. We value talented, dependable individuals who are passionate about delivering personalized service and building lasting relationships with our clients.

What you'll do

You will provide civil, municipal, land development and/or environmental engineering services using prescribed methods. You’ll perform specific and limited portions of broader assignments of an experienced engineer. You will apply standard practices and techniques in specific situations, adjust and correlate data, recognize discrepancies in results, and follow standard office procedures through a series of related detailed steps or processes. This position works directly with clients and firm project managers to deliver projects with the highest quality possible – on time and on budget.

You will work in a team environment and learn from fellow staff engineers, project engineers, environmental scientists and project managers. You’ll draft reports, assist with specifications and make preliminary selection of equipment. You will work with clients to obtain data or share information.

We promote a team environment, so you’ll work with fellow engineers, environmental scientists and many more people. And you'll develop leadership skills that build autonomy.

Where you’ll work

At Fehr Graham, we pride ourselves on delivering personalized attention and building trust with our clients. We believe in the power of skilled professionals who provide exceptional service. We also believe in work‑life balance, and that includes injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything we do. Each of our offices brings an environment filled with positive energy and enthusiasm. We encourage our teams to connect on multiple levels and support each other’s personal and professional growth.

What it takes

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Recent graduates or 0–3 years experience eligible.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Team player.

What you'll get

• Medical/dental/vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401K
• Profit sharing plan
• Paid time off
• An awesome work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fehr Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.