Graduate Civil Engineer

Pennoni; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni, in the Raleigh, NC area, is hiring a Graduate Civil Engineer for a full-time, direct basis. The role supports multi-discipline site development projects for public and private sectors, assisting staff and project engineers from concept through construction documentation.

The candidate will perform site design, evaluations, permitting, and cost estimates, while collaborating with the team on regulatory compliance and reporting. Strong communication and organization are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• FE/EIT certification preferred.
• Experience in land development or water resources projects is a plus.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Bluebeam Revu.
• Proficient with MS Office and Adobe software.

Responsibilities

• Perform site design tasks including layout, grading, and utilities.
• Evaluate land development feasibility through site assessments.
• Review local ordinances and state regulations for compliance.
• Assist design team with permitting and construction plans.
• Conduct take-offs and develop cost estimates.
• Prepare permit applications and engineering reports.
• Collaborate with team across disciplines on projects.

Skills

FE/EIT

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office 365

Adobe

CADD

Project management software

Job description

We are hiring for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join our team on a full-time, direct basis in the Raleigh, NC 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, and utilities-oriented tasks.
• Perform site evaluations for land development feasibility.
• Review of local municipal ordinances as well as county & state regulations.
• Assist the design team in preparation of plans for permitting and construction.
• Perform design quantity take-offs, and develop opinions of construction costs / estimates.
• Preparation of permit applications.
• 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.).

Preferred Qualifications

• FE / EIT.
• Experience working on greenfield / land development and/or water resource engineering projects.
• Experience working with stormwater management design calculations, especially while utilizing Hydrology and Hydraulics (H&H) modeling tools, is a plus!
• Proficiency with 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).

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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