Graduate Engineer

pennoniexternalcareers; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

PTO and Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Pennoni in Cape May Court House, NJ is hiring a Graduate Civil Engineering Technician to support site design projects full-time, assisting engineers with planning, design, documentation, and reports for public and private sites.

The role centers on land development or municipal engineering, including grading, utilities, stormwater, permits, and client communications. A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is required; FE/EIT is preferred for progression.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline) required.
• FE/EIT is preferred for career progression.
• Strong CAD skills, especially AutoCAD Civil 3D, are a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform site design work including layout, grading, and utilities-oriented tasks.
• Conduct site evaluations for land development feasibility.
• Assist with stormwater management and BMP practices.
• Review local ordinances and state regulations.
• Prepare permit applications and engineering reports.
• Attend evening municipal meetings.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MS Office Suite

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

FE / EIT preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Pennoni is hiring! In particular, we are looking for a Graduate Civil Engineering Technician to contribute to our multi-discipline site design projects on a full-time, direct basis at our office in Cape May Court House, NJ. 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).

This person will work on Site Design (Land Development) or Municipal Engineering projects, depending on what best aligns between 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).

TARGET SALARY RANGE: $30 per hour

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!

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