Graduate Civil Engineer

pennoniexternalcareers; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni in Mechanicsburg, PA seeks a Graduate Civil Engineer to contribute to multi-discipline site design projects on a full-time basis. You will support Staff & Project Engineers in conceptual planning, preliminary design, development, and permitting documentation.

This role focuses on Site Design (Land Development) or Municipal Engineering, aligning with your skills and our needs. You’ll gain experience across public and private projects while collaborating with a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field is required.
• FE/EIT is preferred.
• Experience in land development or infrastructure design is a plus.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and MS Office software is expected.
• Ability to work collaboratively with minimal supervision and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform site design including layout, grading, utilities, and street design.
• Conduct site evaluations for land development feasibility.
• Assist with stormwater management and erosion/sediment control tasks.
• Review local ordinances and regulations.
• Prepare plans for permitting and construction; develop permit applications.
• Assist in engineering reports to demonstrate compliance with requirements.
• Attend evening municipal meetings; support project teams.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Pennoni is hiring! In particular, we are looking for a Graduate Civil Engineer to contribute to our multi-discipline site design projects on a full-time, direct basis at our office in Mechanicsburg, PA. This person will have the opportunity to work on a variety of public & private site development projects while supporting Staff & Project-level Engineers in all aspects of our projects: conceptual planning, preliminary design, detailed development, construction documentation, permitting documentation, and engineering reports).

The person will work on Site Design (Land Development) or Municipal Engineering projects, depending on what best aligns with your skills and our needs!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform site design work; this includes site layout, grading, utilities-oriented tasks (e.g.: water & sanitary sewer systems), and public street design.
• Perform site evaluations for land development feasibility.
• Assist with stormwater management [SWM]: this includes designing stormwater piping systems, assisting with Erosion & Sediment Control [E&SC], reviewing retention / detention, and implementing Best Management Practices [BMP’s] (when necessary).
• Review of local municipal ordinances as well as county & state regulations.
• Assist the design team in preparation of plans for permitting & construction; this includes the preparation of permit applications.
• Assist with the preparation of engineering reports (that present technical information to demonstrate compliance with client requirements and/or regulatory requirements).
• Attend evening municipal meetings.
• Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed.

Basic Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or a related discipline); recent graduates are encouraged to apply!

Preferred Qualifications:

• FE / EIT is preferred.
• Experience working on greenfield / land development and/or infrastructure design projects is a plus.
• Proficiency with engineering CADD software, especially AutoCAD Civil 3D, is a plus!
• Proficiency on all standard Microsoft Office 365 software applications (especially Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with minimal supervision while displaying a positive attitude.
• Excellent organizational & interpersonal skills, especially with a proven ability to work in an energetic and challenging work environment on a variety of projects; this person will be expected to collaborate with our team while demonstrating a self-motivated demeanor and effective multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).

Why Pennoni?

At Pennoni, we're not just another multi-disciplinary engineering firm; we're a vibrant team of innovators shaping the future! Founded more than five decades ago, Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm where individuality sparks innovation and growth. We’re all about helping you build your career while fostering a great workplace culture – here, you'll work with supportive, talented teammates and find pride in your contributions. Join us to be part of a team that values your unique skills and drives excellence in every project!

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