Assistant Civil Engineer - Aviation & Federal (Roanoke)

About the role

The Assistant Civil Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams in creating world‑class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments across a variety of sectors including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government and military facilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist project teams under supervision of a licensed professional engineer to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government and military facilities.
• Work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting civil plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.
• Assist in the civil design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Assist with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
• Assist in designing civil components for project needs and requirements set forth by project managers.
• Apply basic knowledge of commonly used civil engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the civil engineering services industry.
• Assist with research and compile project related data as required by project managers.
• Assist with compiling studies and reports.
• Assist with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
• Assist with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
• Assist in performing field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from a recognized, accredited program. ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge in standard civil engineering techniques, principles and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem‑solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Basic computer skills (e.g. AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS‑CADD, RISA‑3D, MathCADD), and civil analysis programs.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Engineers in Training‑EIT Certification preferred.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

Schedule

Full‑time position with approximately 10 % travel.