Junior Civil Engineer - Grow Your Skills & Impact

Three Notch Group; Asheville (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Company vehicle or mileage reimburse

Job summary

Three Notch Group is seeking an Engineer I to support our Civil Practice in delivering accurate, constructable engineering documents under supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer. The role includes design computations, plans, reports, specifications, and cost estimates for a variety of civil projects.

The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail-oriented, and eager to develop technical proficiency while supporting project teams and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
• Zero to two years of related civil engineering experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel, including occasional overnight travel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to apply basic algebra, geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, and financial functions to practical situations.
• Basic proficiency with computer-aided design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or OpenRoads preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to interpret engineering and construction documents, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for prolonged periods; see, hear, talk, stand, stoop, bend, walk, read, write, and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds or more and work extended hours when needed.
• Ability to work primarily in an office environment and occasionally at construction sites or in outdoor weather conditions where noise levels may be loud.

Responsibilities

• Assist with client communication related to assigned projects and attend client or public meetings, including occasional evening meetings.
• Use computer-aided engineering and design software to prepare engineering plans, design documents, computations, reports, and quantity estimates.
• Assist with the preparation and modification of reports, specifications, construction documents, studies, permits, and designs for civil engineering projects.
• Perform work under the close and immediate supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer, developing increasing technical proficiency and independence.
• Review construction sites to monitor progress and perform other duties required by the contract documents.
• Apply project and practice quality-control requirements and take responsibility for the quality and accuracy of assigned work.
• Define problems, collect and evaluate data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Read, analyze, and interpret engineering and construction documents, technical procedures, professional publications, and governmental regulations.
• Assist with the development of construction cost estimates and support project deliverables within established schedules, direct-labor budgets, and expense budgets.
• Communicate proactively with the Project Manager or Practice Leader regarding assignment requirements, schedule milestones, budgets, and project status.
• Manage time efficiently to complete quality work within project schedules and budgets.
• Participate in assigned professional development, technical training, certifications, and professional activities, and actively pursue Professional Engineer licensure.
• Follow company policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Three Notch Group is seeking an Engineer I to support our Civil Practice in delivering accurate, constructable engineering documents under supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer. The role includes design computations, plans, reports, specifications, and cost estimates for a variety of civil projects.

The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail-oriented, and eager to develop technical proficiency while supporting project teams and clients.