Graduate Civil Engineer

Pennoni; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering firm as a Graduate Civil Engineer, contributing to site design projects. You will assist in various tasks from conceptual planning to construction documentation, providing you with hands-on experience in public and private projects. This role seeks recent graduates with a passion for engineering in a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• FE/EIT is preferred.
• Experience in land development projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform site design work including layout and grading.
• Assist with stormwater management and local regulations.
• Prepare plans for permitting and engineering reports.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office 365

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Pennoni is hiring! In particular, we are looking for a Graduate Site Design Engineer to contribute to our multi-discipline site design projects on a full-time, direct basis at our office in West Chester, 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).

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).
• 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!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Design Services

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