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 planning, design, specifications, plans, reports, construction observation, and project management. The position may lead to roles as a Project Manager and Client Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional civil engineering services for clients
• Delegate and supervise project tasks
• Communicate with supervisors and project managers
• Prepare proposals and participate in interviews for securing work
• Attend company meetings, project meetings, and client meetings
• Travel and work overtime, especially during the construction season

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering required
• MN or ND Professional Engineers License preferred or ability to be licensed 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
• 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

Qualifications

• 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
• Required to lift objects or containers weighing up to 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