Civil Engineer - Entry Level
Commonwealth Associates, Inc. · Jackson, MI · 3 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time
Job Responsibilities
- Develops understanding of assigned client standards, policies and procedures by reading and applying specific design guides, standards, systems and applicable engineering codes.
- Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts by proactively presenting leadership with new suggestions around process and practices innovation.
- Takes ownership of one’s own professional development, striving for high-quality performance; remains self-aware and seeks support, guidance, and mentorship from other more experienced engineers.
- Attends internal and external client meetings, conference calls and client site visits accompanied by a mentor.
- Supports the needs of the internal project team while gaining basic understanding of external client's main interests, expectations and drivers.
- Collaborates with the Business Development department to represent the company’s emerging professional engineers at career fairs as needed.
- Collaborates with project teams, cross-functional teams and other groups within the company to provide information and assistance as directed.
- Works with administrative staff to coordinate tasks and prepare documents.
- Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work.
- Contributes to preparation of engineering deliverables such as drawings, reports, specifications, and studies of limited scope.
- Performs routine research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
- Prepares basic engineering calculations following standard methods and principles used in similar engineering analysis.
- Understands and works within budgeted hours, schedule, and quality requirements.
- Completes expense reports and timesheets in a timely and accurate manner and seeks direction from supervisor when conflicts arise.
- Remains aware and demonstrates understanding of project scope management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 1 year of related experience in engineering or a closely related field.
- Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
- Ability to read and apply specific design guides, standards, systems and applicable engineering codes.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.