Civil Engineer

ISG • Durham, NC

23h • $95,000 - $155,000

About The Position

ISG is seeking a Civil Engineer to join its growing team in Durham, North Carolina. ISG is a multidisciplinary, full-service architecture, engineering, planning, and interior design firm founded in 1973. As an employee-owned firm, it emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and creating environments where people thrive. The Civil Engineer will contribute to projects from concept through construction, working with colleagues and clients to deliver thoughtful, innovative, and community-impacting solutions.

The role works closely with the Civil Engineering Group Leader and an integrated in-house team of architects, planners, engineers, visualization specialists, specification writers, and construction administrators. The position contributes to diverse projects, supports technical and professional growth, and helps build long-term relationships with clients and teammates. The compensation range is $95,000–$155,000 per year.

Requirements

• Licensed Professional Engineer, or ability to obtain licensure within one year.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in Civil Engineering.
• Strong communication, project management, report writing, organization, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of industry design standards.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and be self-directed.
• Familiarity with local government processes and permitting.

Responsibilities

• Partner with project teams to develop and implement civil engineering strategies that support innovative, sustainable, and high-performing project outcomes.
• Build relationships with clients, contractors, and local, state, and regulatory agencies to support project coordination and compliance.
• Support projects through contract and construction administration, contributing to quality, constructability, and delivery from design through completion.
• Prepare and contribute to infrastructure master plans, feasibility studies, and technical reports, including stormwater management analyses as project needs require.
• Produce engineering drawings, details, specifications, and schedules using tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and ArcGIS.
• Provide technical expertise and on-site construction support, helping resolve field challenges and ensure design intent is achieved.
• Work collaboratively, share knowledge, and support firm-wide goals and objectives.
• Mentor and lead local ISG team members, modeling professionalism, technical excellence, and commitment to employee ownership.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off, with a prorated amount available on the start date.
• Paid holidays and paid volunteer time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Bi-annual profit sharing.
• Employee Ownership Stock Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life insurance.
• HSA and FSA options.
• Bereavement leave.
• Supplemental voluntary benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Parking reimbursement, varying by office location.
• Cell phone plan reimbursement.
• Mileage reimbursement for ISG-approved travel.

What This Job Offers

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