Junior Civil Design Engineer - AutoCAD Civil 3D, Mentorship

Cochran; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits: medical, dental, vision

Licensure and professional development

Mentorship program

401k with company match

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

Cochran, a growing civil engineering firm, is seeking a Design Engineer to join our Union, Missouri-based design team. The role focuses on planning and designing civil infrastructure projects, with hands-on experience for recent graduates or early-career professionals.

You'll assist in preparing plans, reports, and specs for roads, drainage, water/wastewater, and site development. Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is required, with familiarity in HEC-RAS, MicroStation, or GIS considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 0–2 years of internship or work experience.
• EIT certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D; knowledge of HEC-RAS, MicroStation, or GIS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and preparation of engineering plans, reports, and specifications for civil infrastructure projects such as roads, stormwater systems, water/wastewater facilities, and site development.
• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D and other design software to create and modify construction drawings.
• Perform basic engineering calculations under the supervision of senior staff.
• Conduct site visits and field investigations as needed to support design efforts.
• Support permitting and approval processes by preparing documentation and assisting with submittals.
• Collaborate with project teams including engineers, drafters, and surveyors to meet project timelines and deliverables.
• Participate in internal design reviews and contribute to project coordination efforts.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HEC-RAS

MicroStation

GIS

Job description

Cochran, a growing civil engineering firm, is seeking a Design Engineer to join our Union, Missouri-based design team. The role focuses on planning and designing civil infrastructure projects, with hands-on experience for recent graduates or early-career professionals.

You'll assist in preparing plans, reports, and specs for roads, drainage, water/wastewater, and site development. Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is required, with familiarity in HEC-RAS, MicroStation, or GIS considered a plus.