Engineering Designer I
About the Role
As the Engineering Designer I, you will provide technical support to licensed engineers and multidisciplinary project teams throughout the planning, design, and delivery of regional industrial, commercial, and municipal development projects. Working under the direction of a licensed Professional Engineer or Project Manager, this entry-level position performs a variety of engineering and design tasks while developing technical knowledge and practical experience.
Responsibilities
- Collects data and gathers information or documents
- Use AutoCAD for preparing engineering plans, drawings, and models
- Research, evaluate, and execute appropriate engineering techniques and code provisions for a wide range of projects with unique needs
- Prepares drawings and visual aids
- Observes and reports on construction activities
- Compile maps, reports, and forms
- Assists with site visits and field inspections
- Supports the preparation of engineering calculations, plans, specifications, and other project documentation
Requirements
- You earned an AS or BS in Civil Engineering or a related field—or have an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 0-2 years of civil engineering experience (including internships)
- Ability to perform basic to moderately difficult technical computations
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil3D, Revit, and/or Open Roads
- Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office
- Ability to comprehend and carry out oral or written instructions
Qualifications (Nice to Have)
- An EIT or NICET certification is a plus
- An understanding of construction plans/specifications and their application to public works projects is a major plus
Benefits
Benefits for Regular Full-Time & Part-Time Employees Working 30+ Hours/Week:
- Healthcare for you and your family: Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- Single HDHP Medical plan with 100% paid premium
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- FREE Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance for you and your family
- FREE Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- PTO + Sick Time + 8 Holidays per year
- Retirement Savings Plan with contribution from CPL to grow your retirement funds
- Internal Mobility & Career Advancement
- Licensure Assistance
Additional benefits available to FT Employees Working 40+ Hours/Week:
- Tuition Assistance: You may be eligible for continuing education assistance
- Student Loan Assistance Program: CPL will contribute up to $100/month for 5 years ($6,000 total) toward student loan debt
Pay
The rate for this position generally ranges between $30.00 - $37.00 hourly. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New York Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location, and comparison to employees already in the role.
About Us
We believe that building a strong community is about establishing a prevailing sense of fellowship among our team members, friends, and neighbors.
- Collaboration – working with others towards the best solution, placing great emphasis on the collective wisdom of our internal teams.
- Family – celebrating others’ successes, genuinely caring about the happiness and well-being of our team members, and recognizing their own families as extensions of the CPL family.
- Fun – not taking oneself too seriously, fully understanding that fun at work is conducive to productivity.
- Inspiration – contributing to an uplifting workplace that facilitates growth and a positive, upbeat attitude.
- Integrity – doing what is ethically right and providing reliable follow-through on commitments.
- Ingenuity – seeking new opportunities and consistently identifying unexpected and practical ways to solve problems.