Civil Engineer I

Merrick & Company • Lewiston, ID

3d • $70,000 - $88,000

About The Position

Merrick & Company is seeking a Civil Engineer with experience in design and construction oversight of water and wastewater infrastructure to join our Water Group in our Lewiston, ID office.
Salary range for this position is $70,000.00 - $88,000.00. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Perform assignments in the analysis and design of water and wastewater systems.
Prepare and review working drawings, details, layouts, cost estimates, studies, reports and work products.
Position also involves providing construction support and oversight including administration and limited inspection, document review of designs by others for conformance of design standards and support to municipal water and sewer operations and maintenance.
Must be capable of performing independent design tasks, reviewing the designs of others, preparing bid documents including drawings and specifications, and organizing all drawings, reports, calculations, and associated project deliverables, after receiving initial instructions from project manager, while receiving limited supervision.
Must become knowledgeable of Merrick procedures, understand them and be able to apply them when required.
Candidate must be capable of making sound engineering decisions, exercise initiative, judgment and knowledge commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.
The successful candidate must possess good interpersonal skills to effectively interface with clients and Local, State, and Federal government agencies and be capable to lead project progress meetings, make project presentations, and provide clear written communications.
Additional duties may involve project management for projects.
Some travel may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an A.B.E.T. Accredited School.
• Zero (0) – four (4) years of experience in the design and construction oversight of water and/or wastewater systems.
• Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and be insurable under Merrick’s insurance carrier.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience with any of the following:
• Water/Sanitary Sewer modeling
• BioWin Modeling
• GIS Systems and Programs
• Water and wastewater systems
• Public works design experience with local, State and Federal governments.
• Local candidates.

Responsibilities

• Perform assignments in the analysis and design of water and wastewater systems.
• Prepare and review working drawings, details, layouts, cost estimates, studies, reports and work products.
• Provide construction support and oversight including administration and limited inspection, document review of designs by others for conformance of design standards and support to municipal water and sewer operations and maintenance.
• Perform independent design tasks, reviewing the designs of others, preparing bid documents including drawings and specifications, and organizing all drawings, reports, calculations, and associated project deliverables, after receiving initial instructions from project manager, while receiving limited supervision.
• Become knowledgeable of Merrick procedures, understand them and be able to apply them when required.
• Make sound engineering decisions, exercise initiative, judgment and knowledge commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.
• Effectively interface with clients and Local, State, and Federal government agencies and be capable to lead project progress meetings, make project presentations, and provide clear written communications.
• Project management for projects.

Benefits

• Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
• Robust Employee Referral Program.
• Annual performance and compensation reviews.
• Professional Training and Development.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Peer Mentor Program
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level