Graduate Civil Engineer

Pennoni; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary engineering firm in New Jersey is looking for a Graduate Civil Engineer to contribute to site development projects. Ideal candidates will assist seasoned engineers with site layouts, regulatory compliance, and stormwater management while benefiting from a comprehensive benefits package in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, upcoming graduates encouraged.
• Proficiency in office applications, especially Microsoft Office 365.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform site design work including site layout and utilities.
• Assist with stormwater management and design considerations.
• Prepare plans for permitting and assist with engineering reports.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office 365

Adobe

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Pennoni is hiring for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join our team on a full-time, direct basis in the Princeton, NJ area. This person will be expected to assist on multi-discipline designs for site development projects (public & private). This position will primarily support Staff and Project-level Engineers in all aspects of projects (including conceptual/planning, preliminary design, detailed design, construction documentation, permitting documents, and engineering reports).

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]: design stormwater piping systems, assist with Erosion & Sediment Control [ESC], review retention / detention, and implement 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 and construction.
• Assist with the preparation of permit applications.
• Assist with the preparation of engineering reports; this involves presenting technical information to demonstrate compliance with client requirements and/or regulatory requirements.
• Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed.
  
  

Basic Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (e.g.: Construction Engineering, Environmental Engineering, etc.) – UPCOMING GRADUATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• FE / EIT.
• Exposure to greenfield / land development and/or water resource engineering projects.
• Exposure to stormwater management design calculations, especially while utilizing Hydrology and Hydraulics (H&H) modeling tools, is a plus!
• Knowledge of engineering tools (e.g.: CADD, project management software, etc.); exposure to AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Bluebeam Revu is a plus!
• Proficiency on basic office software applications, especially Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe.
• Excellent organizational 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).
  
  

TARGET SALARY RANGE: $60K - $70k (per year)

Benefits

Contributing to the health and well-being of team members is a top priority for Pennoni; therefore, we designed our benefits package to exceed industry norms while providing our team members with exceptionally competitive and comprehensive benefits. Our offerings include:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical/Prescription Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Maternity Leave
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  
  

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!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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  Entry level

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  Engineering and Information Technology

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