Civil Engineer (Entry-Mid Level)
About The Position
In this role you will work directly with senior staff on all stages of project delivery from conceptual designs to issued for bid construction drawings. Project work will require close collaboration with scientists, data analysts, engineers, and licensing experts to develop innovative solutions that support renewable energy projects. Through these projects you will gain specialized expertise related to civil site design, hydraulic fish passage, slope and embankment protection, and stream channel design for dam decommissioning, fish passage barrier correction, and embankment dam protection. The scope and scale of projects at Kleinschmidt will engage your curiosity and facilitate professional growth. Project work will include site visits, field data collection, engineering calculations and analysis, design using CAD programs, spatial analysis or data processing in GIS, review and application of hydraulic modeling results, technical writing of specifications, reports and presentation slides, and construction observation.
Requirements
- BS in Civil Engineering or related field
- Erosion & sediment control and stormwater management design experience
- Prior exposure to engineering design/construction support tasks
- Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Engineer in Training (EIT)
- Must possess permanent authorization to work in the United States
- Must be willing to travel and possess a valid driver's license
Nice To Haves
- 4+ years of experience in civil engineering
- Direct project experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D to advance design, including the use of alignments, profiles, corridors, grading, and civil basemap preparation with publicly available data products.
- Drawing development and review of notes, typical details, material schedules, and quantities.
- Experience with CSI standard specifications format and content.
- Experience with AACE's cost estimation classes and preparation of OPCC.
- Prior experience with civil site development for roadways and drainage, land development, dam decommissioning or removal, stream restoration, and/or fish passage engineering
- Experience with ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, SRH2D, HEC-HMS, or HydroCAD.
Responsibilities
- Develop designs and assist with construction support for dam removals, embankment dam repairs, fish passage facilities, recreation facilities, renewable energy projects, and stream restorations.
- Work directly with senior staff on all stages of project delivery from conceptual designs to issued for bid construction drawings.
- Collaborate with scientists, data analysts, engineers, and licensing experts to develop innovative solutions that support renewable energy projects.
- Gain specialized expertise related to civil site design, hydraulic fish passage, slope and embankment protection, and stream channel design for dam decommissioning, fish passage barrier correction, and embankment dam protection.
- Conduct site visits, field data collection, engineering calculations and analysis.
- Perform design using CAD programs.
- Conduct spatial analysis or data processing in GIS.
- Review and apply hydraulic modeling results.
- Write technical specifications, reports, and presentation slides.
- Perform construction observation.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Bonus Program - Annual and quarterly
- Comprehensive medical/dental/vision package
- 401(k) with 4% match employer match and 100% immediate vesting
- 10 Floating Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Short-Term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Ownership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
