Civil Engineer

This role offers an opportunity for an early-career Civil Engineer (EIT) to work on diverse site development projects for both public and private clients, ranging from parks to commercial buildings. You will collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and drafters/designers to deliver complete site designs, including grading, stormwater modeling, and utility design. The position provides strong mentorship, a flexible and relaxed work environment, and clear potential to grow into a project management role.

About the role

This is a Contract to Hire position based in Minneapolis, MN. The workspace is an open-office environment with approximately 5–8 team members, fostering close collaboration. Occasional site visits (up to 15% of the time) may be required. Daily use of Civil 3D and AutoCAD supports civil site design and drafting activities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and drafters/designers to deliver complete civil site development projects for public and private clients.
• Perform civil site design tasks including grading, stormwater modeling, and utility layout and design.
• Support the preparation of design drawings and plans using Civil 3D and AutoCAD software.
• Assist in coordinating project details with owners, architects, and construction companies to ensure successful project execution.
• Contribute to the development of site plans for a variety of projects, such as parks and commercial buildings.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate design progress and issues with the project team.
• Conduct occasional site visits, as needed, to observe field conditions and support project implementation (up to approximately 15% of the time).
• Help maintain project schedules by completing assigned tasks accurately and on time.
• Work closely with team members in an open-office environment, sharing information and collaborating on design solutions.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn, take direction, and develop toward increased responsibility and potential project management duties over time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field (or equivalent education in civil engineering).
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) status or eligibility to obtain EIT in a reasonable timeframe.
• 0–2 years of experience in civil engineering, with an interest in site development; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• At least 6 months of Civil 3D experience gained through schooling or industry work.
• At least 6 months of experience or exposure to site development design, including grading and utilities, through coursework, internships, or professional experience.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D and AutoCAD for civil site design and drafting.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment with project managers, engineers, and drafters/designers.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with owners, architects, and construction teams.
• Ability to manage time effectively to meet project deadlines and schedules.
• Willingness and ability to perform occasional site visits as required by project needs.

Skills

• Prior internship or co-op experience in civil site development or related civil engineering work.
• Familiarity with stormwater modeling concepts and software from academic or professional experience.
• Demonstrated interest in growing into a project management role over time.
• Comfort working on a variety of project types, including parks, commercial developments, and other site projects.
• Ability to thrive in a relaxed, flexible, and family-like office culture.
• Self-motivated attitude with a desire to learn new tools, standards, and design practices.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)

Schedule

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis, MN, with flexible hours as long as project schedules and work are completed.