Entry Level Staff Engineer – Site Civil Design

Jobtailor; Sandwich (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a Civil/Environmental Engineer to support site planning, design, and permitting from concept to construction oversight in the Northeast region. You will draft plans, prepare cost estimates, and develop technical specifications while performing field work and construction observation.

The role emphasizes strong written and verbal communication, eagerness to learn, organization, and familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, HydroCAD, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• :Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering is required.
• :FE Exam passes or EIT certification planned by June 2027.
• :Internship experience in surveying, engineering, permitting, or construction observation.
• :Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• :Excellent written and verbal communication skills; eager to learn and organized.
• :Masters degree preferred; hands-on design software experience preferred.
• :Hands-on experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or HydroCAD preferred.
• :Understanding of hydraulic/hydrological studies and stormwater modeling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work on site planning, design, problem-solving, and permitting assignments.
• Draft figures, details, and plans for projects.
• Complete field work supporting design and construction projects.
• Prepare design calculations and opinions of probable construction cost.
• Prepare technical specifications, memoranda, reports, and project correspondence.
• Apply design standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide construction phase services, including construction observation.
• Review shop drawings and submittals.
• Create record plans.
• Support infrastructure projects across the Northeast from conceptual design through construction oversight.

Skills

Site Planning

Design Calculations

Technical Specifications

Hydraulic Studies

Stormwater Modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

FE Exam / EIT certification or plan to by June 2027

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

HydroCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Work on site planning and design, problem-solving, and permitting assignments
• Draft figures, details, and plans
• Complete field work supporting design and construction projects
• Prepare design calculations and opinions of probable construction cost
• Prepare technical specifications, memoranda, reports, and project correspondence
• Apply design standards and regulatory requirements
• Provide construction phase services, including construction observation
• Review shop drawings and submittals
• Create record plans
• Support infrastructure projects across the Northeast from conceptual design through construction oversight

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Passed FE Exam and obtained EIT certification, or planning to by June 2027
• Relevant experience through internships in surveying, engineering, permitting, or construction observation
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Eagerness to learn, intellectual curiosity, self-motivation, and excellent organizational skills
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Preferred: Hands-on experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or HydroCAD
• Preferred: Understanding of hydraulic/hydrological studies and stormwater modeling

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in civil and environmental engineering principles, including site planning, design, and permitting. Proficient in technical documentation, construction observation, and regulatory compliance, with a strong foundation in relevant software tools.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor’s Degree In Civil Engineering
• EIT Certification
• AutoCAD Proficiency
• Construction Observation Experience
• Technical Specification Preparation

Hard Skills

• Site Planning
• Design Calculations
• Technical Specifications
• Hydraulic Studies
• Stormwater Modeling

Soft Skills

• Strong Written Communication
• Strong Verbal Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Self-Motivation
• Intellectual Curiosity

Certifications & Qualifications

• EIT Certification
• Passed FE Exam

Industry Keywords

• Permitting
• Construction Oversight
• Field Work
• Infrastructure Projects
• Northeast Region

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D
• HydroCAD