Civil Engineer - Junior - Denver

Knight Piesold and Co•Denver, CO

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

Knight Piésold is a reputable, well-established global consulting firm with 100 years of industry experience specializing in Mining, Environmental, Hydropower, and Water Resources. We believe in the 'One Team' approach, with everyone working together toward achieving a shared goal. Our engineers develop their skills through working on diverse projects, our knowledge-sharing culture, career mentoring program, and collaborating with top professionals in the industry. We offer unique opportunities to travel and take you on a career-enhancing experience and adventure. This role involves assisting senior engineers with design work involving all aspects of civil engineering earthwork projects. Work elements may involve Civil 3D drafting, analysis, design, and report preparation on mining, water resources, renewable energy, and hydropower projects. You will participate in the planning and designing of earthwork and water resource projects following standard procedures. Typical projects will include waste rock facilities, heap leach facilities, tailings storage facilities, and their ancillary works. You will produce civil/geotechnical/hydraulic analyses, contribute to the preparation of proposals, bid documents, capital cost estimates, construction drawings, and design reports. You will also participate in short to medium duration field assignments within the US and abroad, which could involve geotechnical site investigations and construction observation, quality control, and/or quality assurance. Additionally, you will be actively involved in assisting with permitting, reclamation, and closure activities and design work. You will prepare civil layouts using AutoCAD Civil 3D and keep management advised of work status, workload, problems, and progress.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (BS) in civil engineering.
0-4 years of related work experience.
Knowledge of civil and geotechnical engineering fundamentals, drafting, and general civil engineering design and construction practices.
Ability to read and understand construction engineering plans and drawings, including sheet references and layering.
Ability to pay close attention to detail and check the quality of own work.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing in English.
Proficiency in MS Office and AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Nice To Haves

Spanish language skills would be desirable.
Knowledge of GEO-Studio programs, GINT, and other latest engineering design software would be an asset.

Responsibilities

Assist senior engineer with design work involving all aspects of civil engineering earthwork projects.
Perform Civil 3D drafting, analysis, design, and report preparation on mining, water resources, renewable energy, and hydropower projects.
Participate in the planning and designing of earthwork and water resource projects following standard procedures.
Produce civil / geotechnical / hydraulic analyses.
Contribute to the preparation of proposals, bid documents and capital cost estimates, construction drawings and design reports.
Participate in short to medium duration field assignments within the US and abroad.
Conduct geotechnical site investigations and construction observation, quality control and/or quality assurance during field assignments.
Assist with permitting, reclamation and closure activities and design work.
Prepare civil layouts using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Keep management advised of work status, workload, problems, and progress as related to work assignments.