Civil Engineer/ Field Engineer- Construction, Transportation, Municipal, Structural, etc.

KLJ•West Fargo, ND

25d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, this role involves collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from various sources for project development, design, and construction. The position requires performing basic professional civil engineering work, including research and observation of site conditions, resources, and infrastructure to ensure conformance with standards and permits. The engineer will perform routine engineering functions, provide entry-level technical assistance on design requirements and operating strategies, and generate accurate documentation. Compliance with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures is essential, as is completing assigned training and exercising responsible decision-making. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline.
Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
Basic understanding of process and concepts for design/build.
Basic understanding of relevant environmental and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
Familiarity with discipline-specific design software.
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical work week.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Must be authorized to work in the US, without employer-sponsorship.
KLJ does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas and does not participate in any OPT training program.

Responsibilities

Collect, compile, and analyze data from physical work sites, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
Perform basic professional civil engineering work relating to conducting research and observations of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.
Verify the characteristics of a site and provide basic technical assistance on various environmental, design, and construction issues.
Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebooks/logs.
Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures, including location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.
Complete training on assigned tasks.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and adhere to professional conduct and KLJ’s policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.