Civil Engineering Associate - Federal
About The Position
As an Engineering Associate supporting federal projects, you’ll gain hands-on experience working alongside licensed engineers on infrastructure serving communities and national priorities, including military installations, federal facilities, and public works. This entry-level role is designed to support growth toward a Professional Engineer (PE) license while providing exposure to federal standards, regulations, and project delivery processes. The position applies academic knowledge to real-world challenges, involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and builds a technical foundation in a regulated sector.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a position-relevant engineering field from an ABET-accredited school.
- No previous relevant work experience is required.
- Strong desire to expand knowledge and take on new responsibilities within the engineering field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a project team.
Nice To Haves
- Prior internships in the A/E industry.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or other discipline-specific programs.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review design computations, plan sets, and engineering drawings in accordance with federal standards such as USACE, NAVFAC, and FHWA.
- Assist with developing and coordinating submittals for federal agencies, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contract requirements.
- Prepare and review technical specifications, reports, and correspondence aligned with federal guidelines and project documentation standards.
- Perform site visits, inspections, and field investigations at active federal project sites to support design validation and construction progress.
- Research, interpret, and apply federal, state, and local regulations, including environmental and permitting requirements, to project designs.
- Maintain organized project documentation in compliance with federal recordkeeping standards.
- Apply applicable codes, standards, and criteria specific to federal and civil infrastructure projects.
- Develop clear, accurate, high-quality engineering deliverables suitable for agency review and approval.
- Support quality assurance and quality control processes to ensure compliance, consistency, and technical excellence across deliverables.
- Assist in managing project tasks within defined scopes, schedules, and budgets.
- Collaborate with project teams, clients, stakeholders, and federal agency representatives to support successful project delivery.
Benefits
- Flexible work environment.
- Paid training for required licensures.
- Competitive benefits.
- Bonus plans.
- Company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- Support for professional and personal growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
