Civil Engineering New Graduate | Hartford, CT

About the role

This entry-level role offers hands-on design, analysis, and project execution experience, with mentorship, training, and opportunities to grow your expertise from day one. You will work closely with experienced engineers and consultants to provide engineering solutions and advice that help deliver positive outcomes for clients.

Responsibilities

• Aid in engineering analysis, design, field inspections, report writing, permit applications, and site drainage and grading designs.
• Perform basic calculations based on assignment, including hydraulic calculations, traffic projections, piling or rebar calculations, and calculations to balance site earthwork.
• Assist in designing water and sewer systems for smaller private and larger municipal systems.
• Assist with grading and stormwater designs for commercial, industrial, and residential site plans.
• Interact with clients to understand their needs, gather project requirements, and communicate technical information effectively, and build and maintain client relationships through professional communication.
• Work as part of a project team to support the execution of consulting projects, work within the project's monetary budget, and assist in project planning and scheduling tasks to meet project deadlines and objectives.
• Assist with documenting design decisions and instructions from clients while monitoring project design progress.
• Analyze low to medium complexity engineering tasks and collaborate with senior engineers and consultants to develop practical and efficient solutions.
• Participate in IMEG quality control processes to ensure that engineering designs and solutions meet IMEG quality standards, industry standards and client requirements.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in civil engineering, and contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts within IMEG.
• Prioritize safety and regulatory compliance in all aspects of engineering work and interpret state and local design criteria and apply it to the specific project needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including other engineers, architects, and project managers, to deliver integrated solutions that meet project goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent required.
• Basic skills or knowledge with AutoCAD Civil 3D software and the ability to complete AutoCAD training sessions as quickly as possible.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to travel up to 5% with occasional overnight stays.

Preferred

• Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) License.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, see, hear, and lift objects up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally required to drive, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach with hands or arms, and grasp or pull.
• Have limited exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noises.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent required.
• Basic skills or knowledge with AutoCAD Civil 3D software and the ability to complete AutoCAD training sessions as quickly as possible.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to travel up to 5% with occasional overnight stays.