Entry Level Site/Civil Engineer

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking an Entry Level Site/Civil Engineer for its Raleigh, NC office. The role involves supporting site and utility engineering functions, working with designers and engineers to prepare construction drawings for various clients. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Civil Engineering, EIT certification, and be proficient in AutoCAD Civil3D. Strong written communication and time management skills are essential. This position offers a chance to join a cohort of peers and engage in professional development activities.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of design experience related to site development projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil3D is required.
• Strong written communication skills for reports and permits.

Responsibilities

• Support civil/site development including grading and roadway design.
• Collaborate with a Professional Engineer on drawing packages.
• Work on design teams to achieve project goals.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil3D

Technical report writing

Time management

Multiple task handling

Education

BS degree in Civil Engineering

EIT certification

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

BlueBeam

Job description

Dewberry's Raleigh, NC office is seeking an Entry Level Site/Civil Engineer to support site/civil and utility engineering functions on projects throughout North Carolina. This role works in a multidisciplinary team with designers, landscape architects, and professional engineers to prepare construction drawings. Clients may include universities, local and federal government, municipalities, and private land developers.

Dewberry is a leading professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. We pride ourselves on exceptional talent and a commitment to excellence, offering both experienced professionals and new graduates opportunities to work on innovative, complex projects.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates recruiters that have a valid Dewberry‑approved written agreement. Third‑party recruiters are not compensated for unsolicited candidate information.

Responsibilities

• Civil/Site development including grading design, roadway design, stormwater management systems design, sanitary sewer design, water design, and erosion and sediment control design.
• Collaborate with a Professional Engineer to prepare all associated drawing packages, deliverables, calculations, reports, and spreadsheets.
• Work on design teams with other disciplines to achieve project goals and deadlines.
• Maintain strong communication and technical skills using AutoCAD, Civil3D, MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and BlueBeam.
• Learn and apply Dewberry engineering practices, standards, and quality reviews of assigned tasks.

Qualifications / Requirements

• BS degree in Civil Engineering.
• EIT required.
• 0‑2 years of design experience related to site development projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil3D.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and meet project deadlines.
• Strong written communication skills – technical reports, permits, memoranda and email.
• Effective time management to meet project budgets.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.*

Program Information – Entry‑Level Class Program

• As an entry‑level hire, you will join a cohort of peers with 0‑1 year of experience.
• The program includes regular professional development events and team‑building activities led by an advisory team.
• Opportunities to form lasting connections with peers, learn about career growth, and expand your knowledge of Dewberry and its work.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.*

*Only recipients of an offer will be required to submit to a background screening, which may include employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. Screenings will be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local law.*