Junior Civil & Environmental Engineer – Site Development

Sunde Engineering; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunde Engineering in Bloomington, MN is seeking a motivated Civil/Environmental Associate Engineer to support site development projects including grading, drainage, and utilities. This role is ideal for a recent graduate looking to gain hands‑on experience across residential, commercial, and industrial projects.

Ideal candidates have a Civil Engineering background, FE exam progress, and familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related field).
• FE Exam passed or scheduled (EIT preferred).
• 0–2 years of experience (internships/co-ops preferred).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar design software.
• Basic understanding of site design, stormwater management, and grading.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of site development projects including grading, drainage, and utility layouts.
• Support preparation of construction drawings, reports, and technical specifications.
• Perform basic hydrologic and hydraulic calculations for stormwater systems.
• Assist with storm sewer, culvert, and erosion control design.
• Support permitting efforts with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Conduct data analysis and use engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, hydrology models).
• Participate in field visits and construction observation as needed.
• Collaborate with project managers and senior engineers on project deliverables.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Multi-tasking

Site design basics

Education

Bachelor in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydrology models

HydroCAD

HEC-RAS

Job description

Sunde Engineering in Bloomington, MN is seeking a motivated Civil/Environmental Associate Engineer to support site development projects including grading, drainage, and utilities. This role is ideal for a recent graduate looking to gain hands‑on experience across residential, commercial, and industrial projects.

Ideal candidates have a Civil Engineering background, FE exam progress, and familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar tools.