Graduate Site Design Engineer

pennoniexternalcareers; Kansas City (MO, DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni is hiring a Graduate Civil Engineer in the Milton, DE area for a full-time, direct role. You will assist multi-discipline designs for site development projects, supporting senior engineers across planning, design, permitting, and reports.

Ideal candidates have a Civil Engineering degree, FE/EIT is a plus, and exposure to land development, H&H modeling, and AutoCAD Civil 3D. Join a collaborative team focused on growth and career development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline required.
• Recent/ upcoming graduates encouraged to apply.
• FE/EIT is a plus for the role.

Responsibilities

• Perform site design including layout, grading, utilities, and street design.
• Assist with land development feasibility evaluations.
• Support stormwater management design and BMP implementation.
• Review municipal, county, and state regulations.
• Assist in preparing plans for permitting and construction and permit applications.
• Prepare engineering reports and ensure compliance with client and regulatory requirements.

Skills

FE / EIT

Civil site design

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bluebeam Revu

MS Office 365

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 Milton, DE 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.) – RECENT & 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).

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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