Civil Engineer, Entry Level

Position Summary

As a Civil Engineer you will be responsible for working in a dynamic and multidisciplinary design team to produce civil engineering designs on a variety of projects for mixed-use, commercial, educational, sports, hospitality and municipal buildings of all sizes and complexities, along with other site development opportunities. If you are a collaborative designer with a strategic mindset this is the position for you.

About the Role

DLR Group is 100% employee owned and as such you’ll enjoy the opportunity to have ownership in the Firm. We rely on all our employee-owners to apply their financial acumen to grow the Firm profitably. The Successful Candidate Will Collaborate with architects, other engineers, and clients as part of our integrated design process.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate and prepare site development documents, utilizing Autodesk’s Civil 3D software, throughout project development on a wide variety of projects.
• Documentation will include site layouts, horizontal and vertical control, grading and drainage, storm sewer and stormwater management design, paving, site utilities and associated civil engineering design deliverables.
• Perform complex assignments, using best judgement in the evaluation, selection and implementation of civil engineering techniques.
• Independently perform civil calculations, including code research.
• Prepare detailed engineering reports, narratives and jurisdiction permitting applications.
• Write and review specifications.
• Review shop drawings and other construction related correspondence.
• Conduct site visits as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 0-6 years of civil engineering experience, focused on site development related to buildings.
• Previous experience working in an A/E and/or Civil Engineering design firm.
• An appreciation and understanding of the integrated design process and a desire to work collaboratively with multiple disciplines.
• Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D. Working knowledge of additional current civil engineering related software (Hydraflow, Storm and Sanitary Sewer Analysis, InfraWorks).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Goal oriented with strong skills in problem solving, creativity and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Strong understanding of storm water management requirements and hydrologic design.
• Experience working on multiple projects at a time, and ability to set priorities to meet all project goals and schedules.

Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam passed.
• Experience and interest in sustainable site design and low-impact strategies.
• Knowledge of ArcGIS Software.
• Knowledge of SketchUp or other rendering software for site plan presentations.

Benefits

The Emerging Professional Experience (EPX) program provides diverse perspectives on the needs of a design enterprise and the possibilities for experiences and growth within the design profession. The goal is to provide a strong foundation to build your career on and explore opportunities within the AEC industry.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience.

Schedule

Four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.