Civil Engineering New Graduate | Sioux Falls, SD

100% employee-owned firm offering big-firm resources with local-team relationships and a unified culture. This posting is for Summer 2027 New Graduate opportunities in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

About the role

Work closely with a team of experienced engineers and consultants to provide engineering solutions and advice to clients, ensuring positive outcomes. 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 support engineering analysis, design, field inspections, report writing, permit applications, and site drainage and grading work while collaborating with cross-functional teams and working within project budgets. Contribute to transportation and public-works projects while helping deliver resilient, environmentally responsible infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• 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; build and maintain client relationships through professional communication
• Work as part of a project team to support the execution of consulting projects; 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 propose innovative solutions; 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; contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts within IMEG
• Prioritize safety and regulatory compliance in all aspects of engineering work; 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
• 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, 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 Qualifications

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

About The Team

Strong South Dakota public-works and transportation team across Sioux Falls, Pierre, Aberdeen, Watertown, and Huron. The team handles SDDOT construction administration, county bridge inspections, and on-call municipal engineering, including microsurfacing design, lift station and forcemain work, survey, and hydraulics. Frequent bridge, highway, and survey work driven by county and city clients. Recent projects include SDDOT Sioux Falls Construction Administration (Transportation), Aberdeen Bridge Inspections (Transportation), and Groton Lift Station & Forcemain (Water/Wastewater).

Benefits

• Consultancy 101: structured development program building consulting and technical foundation from day one
• Assigned mentor to guide growth from day one
• IDEA Program: firm-wide innovation accelerator for developing and scaling new tools (VR, AI, carbon-reduction technology)
• MEG: in-house AI platform to streamline project workflows and calculations
• Employee ownership (ESOP): fully vested at all times, with a 3% to 6% company contribution, plus year-end profit sharing
• PE, SE, and other license exam prep, with a clear path from EIT to PE
• Dress for Your Day flexibility (wear what fits your day)
• Generous time off, including 6 paid holidays and 3 additional floating holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one, with preventive care at 100%, a $50/month wellness credit, and a Calm subscription
• Tuition reimbursement assistance
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance available from first day of employment

Location: Sioux Falls, SD | Discipline: Civil | Markets: Transportation, Public Works | Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP) | Travel: Up to 5% | Work Schedule: Full-time in office | Sponsorship: Not available