Junior Civil Design Engineer — Mentored, Hands-on Growth

InSite Engineering; Stafford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

InSite Engineering, a multidisciplinary civil engineering firm serving New Jersey and the region, seeks a Junior Design Engineer. You will learn from seasoned engineers while contributing to land development projects across residential, commercial, and mixed-use sites.

This entry-level position offers hands-on experience with Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and standard engineering tasks, including permitting, planning, and site plan preparation.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Entry-level (0–2 years) with internships/co-op encouraged.
• EIT preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Autodesk Civil 3D preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and design of residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use land development projects.
• Prepare engineering plans, grading plans, utility layouts, and stormwater designs under licensed engineers.
• Develop and modify engineering drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Research municipal ordinances and design standards.
• Compile project data, mapping, and site information to support planning and design.
• Participate in site visits, field investigations, and project meetings.
• Assist with permit applications, technical reports, calculations, and documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality projects on schedule.
• Support site plan and subdivision applications preparation and review.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

InSite Engineering, a multidisciplinary civil engineering firm serving New Jersey and the region, seeks a Junior Design Engineer. You will learn from seasoned engineers while contributing to land development projects across residential, commercial, and mixed-use sites.

This entry-level position offers hands-on experience with Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and standard engineering tasks, including permitting, planning, and site plan preparation.