Field Civil Engineer – Site Data & Design Pro

KLJ; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k

Employee stock ownership plan

Flexible work environment

Job summary

KLJ is seeking an entry-level Civil Engineer Associate in the Grand Forks area to assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from surveys, GIS, and site observations for project development.

You will perform basic professional civil engineering work and help ensure conformance with permits, safety guidelines, and regulatory requirements while developing documentation and supporting design decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• Basic understanding of process and concepts for design/build.
• Basic understanding of relevant environmental and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical work week.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
• Assist with performing basic professional civil engineering work relating to conducting research and observations of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Performs routine engineering functions and provides entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.
• Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing basic technical assistance on various environmental, design, and construction issues.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebook/logs.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and adhere to professional conduct and KLJ's policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal communication

Self-leadership

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Discipline-specific design software

Job description

KLJ is seeking an entry-level Civil Engineer Associate in the Grand Forks area to assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from surveys, GIS, and site observations for project development.

You will perform basic professional civil engineering work and help ensure conformance with permits, safety guidelines, and regulatory requirements while developing documentation and supporting design decisions.