Design Engineer

About the role

The role involves working as a key project team member on highway and urban roadway projects from planning through design and construction. Responsibilities include providing professional civil engineering services, delegating tasks, communicating with supervisors, attending meetings, and preparing proposals.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional civil engineering services for clients by providing: planning, design, specifications, plans, reports, construction observation, and project management.
• Delegate and supervise project tasks to CADD Technicians, Graduate Engineers, and Field Technicians on the project team.
• Communicate frequently and effectively with supervisors and project managers on a consistent basis by providing updates and progress during all phases of projects.
• Attend company meetings, project meetings, and client meetings on a regular basis.
• Prepare proposals and participate in interviews for securing work for the firm.
• May lead to a more prominent role as a Project Manager and Client Manager which will include becoming responsible for project budgets and financial performance.
• Think independently and make rational judgment calls.
• Continue to learn and proficiently utilize Computer Aided Design and Drafting software to prepare plan documents.
• Understand and follow company CADD procedures and client CADD procedures when required.
• Understand and follow company employee handbook and mandated safety policies.
• Participate in professional organizations and community leadership programs.
• Travel and out of town stays will be required; Expect to work overtime, especially during the construction season.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering required.
• MN or ND Professional Engineers License preferred or ability to be licensed in MN or ND within 6-12 months required.
• 5 or more years of highway/roadway design experience preferred.
• Knowledge of MNDOT or NDDOT design and project development process preferred.
• Proficiency in Bentley OpenRoads Designer and MicroStation Connect. Corridor modeling and design software is highly preferred.
• Experience in designing municipal/urban projects with underground utilities is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Must be detail oriented, self-motivated with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proficient using Microsoft Windows/Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• A valid driver's license is required or the ability to obtain one.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to operate a computer under normal ergonomic office conditions.
• Required to work in an outdoors environment during construction season.
• May require prolonged periods of standing and walking to perform some of the typical tasks and duties associated with construction observation and surveying.
• Required to lift objects or containers weighing 50-lbs.
• Must work scheduled and required hours.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match and profit-sharing contribution
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• Paid time off
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employee wellness program