Entry Level Staff Engineer – Site Civil Design

Jobtailor; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an entry-level Civil/Environmental Engineer for on-site planning, design, and permitting support in Worcester, MA. The role emphasizes field work, preparing calculations, and collaborating with the Site Civil Design Team on infrastructure projects across the Northeast.

The ideal candidate holds a civil/Environmental bachelor’s degree, has or will obtain FE/EIT, and has internship experience in surveying, permitting, or construction observation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• FE Exam passed or EIT certification, or plan by June 2027.
• Relevant internship experience 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Collaborate with industry experts and the Site Civil Design Team

Skills

Site Planning

Design Calculations

Technical Specifications

Field Work

Permitting Assignments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

FE Exam / EIT certification or plan by June 2027

Master's degree preferred

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
• Collaborate with industry experts and the Site Civil Design Team

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Passed the FE Exam and obtained EIT certification, or planning to by June 2027
• Relevant internship experience 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 collaboration with design teams to support infrastructure projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor's Degree In Civil Engineering
• EIT Certification
• AutoCAD Proficiency
• Hydraulic Studies Understanding
• Construction Observation Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Site Planning
• Design Calculations
• Technical Specifications
• Field Work
• Permitting Assignments

Soft Skills

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

Certifications & Qualifications

• EIT Certification
• Passed FE Exam

Industry Keywords

• Construction Phase Services
• Stormwater Modeling
• Infrastructure Projects
• Surveying
• Engineering

Tools & Technologies

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