Location
Dickinson, ND | United States
Job description
Office Location: Dickinson, ND
Primary responsibilities include working as a key project team member on water, municipal, or transportation engineering projects from the planning phase through design and construction. A Design Engineer shall be capable of independently and collaboratively contributing to the design and development of project plans, specifications while working with project team members. Design Engineers typically report to a Project Manager or Senior Engineer. Additional responsibilities may include taking on the role of resident project representative (RPR) in the field during construction projects.
Typical Tasks and Duties:
- Provide professional civil engineering services for clients by providing: planning, design, specifications, plans, reports, construction observation and project management.
- Communicate frequently and effectively with supervisors and project managers on a consistent basis by providing updates and progress during all phases of projects
- Attend company meetings, project meetings and client meetings on a regular basis.
- This position may require a role in preparing proposals and participating in interviews for securing work for the firm. Responsibilities for business development will increase with experience and mentoring by senior staff.
- This position will require the initiative to think independently and make rational judgment calls.
- Expect to take on and understand the role of the project engineer and the owner’s on-site representative on construction projects.
- Provide direction and work with engineering technicians and other team members on the development of project plans and specifications.
- Understand and follow company CADD procedures.
- Understand and follow company employee handbook and mandated safety policies.
- Perform responsibilities in a conscientious, legal and ethical manner with a strong attention to detail.
- Participate in professional organizations and community leadership programs.
- Travel and out of town stays will be required. Expect to work overtime, especially during the construction season.
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualification Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required.
- Professional Engineers License preferred or ability to be licensed within 6-12 months required.
- 5 or more years of experience working as a Civil or Environmental Engineer.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
- Must be detail orientated, self-motivated with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Flexible working style and willingness to occasionally modify personal schedules as required to meet deadlines and/or client needs.
- Proficient using Microsoft Windows/Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bentley Open Roads Designer and MicroStation Connect, Google-SketchUP Pro or ARCMap GIS or other CADD-based civil design software is a plus.
- Experience in storm water collection system design, pump station design, sizing and selecting equipment, evaluating alternatives, performing calculations, preparing civil design drawings, specifications and preparing cost opinions is a plus.
- Experience in designing municipal/urban projects with underground utilities is a plus.
- A valid driver’s license is required or the ability to obtain one.
- Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to operate a computer under normal ergonomic office conditions.
- Required to work in an outdoors environment during construction season.
- May require prolonged periods of standing and walking to perform some of the typical tasks and duties associated with construction observation and surveying.
- Required to lift objects or containers weighing 50-lbs.
- Must work scheduled and required hours.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements described here are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits:
We're looking for experience, entrepreneurs and enthusiasm. Apex Engineering Group believes that every employee plays an important role in our company's success and that is why we strive to provide our employees with a benefits program that rewards them for their hard work and dedication they put forth everyday.
Apex Engineering Group is pleased to offer an extensive selection of benefits designed with our employee's health and financial wellbeing in mind. We review our benefits program each year to ensure our offerings provide the best combination of benefit coverage, network access and affordability. We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life, Disability, Wellness, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off and Holidays.
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