Civil Project Engineer - Entry Level

Bristol Bay Construction Holdings LLC•Knoxville, TN

17d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

SES Civil and Environmental LLC (SCE) is seeking an entry-level Staff Engineer for its growing Civil Business Line. This role is intended for a motivated recent Civil Engineering graduate who wants to develop a career in heavy civil construction. The engineer will work alongside a Senior Engineer, receive hands-on mentorship, and support complex civil engineering and construction projects while developing technical skills and applying engineering principles to construction work. The position supports the Civil Business Line through engineering analyses, technical writing, permit applications, and assistance to team members. Duties include preparing and reviewing project documents, evaluating plans and specifications, supporting estimates and proposals, performing quality-control and safety activities, assisting with surveying and construction layout, and helping field and project teams. The position reports to the SCE office in Knoxville, Tennessee, and requires 10–40% travel.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or an equivalent field of study.
0–1 years of experience in civil engineering.
Ability to perform quantity takeoffs for construction and civil projects and proposals using on-screen and manual tools, interpret plans or blueprints, geotechnical reports, requests for proposals, and related documents, and transfer data into software for review.
Ability to review request-for-proposal documentation, design plans, and technical specifications to determine scope of work and required estimate contents for proposals, requests for information, and subcontractor cost quotes.
Understanding of basic surveying processes and ability to communicate regularly with land surveyors and construction personnel.
Familiarity with current industry standards and practices.
Ability to travel 10–40% of the time.
Ability to meet the role's physical requirements, including prolonged periods of sitting, walking, or standing; use of hands and fingers to operate a mouse, keyboard, and phone; and occasional reaching, lifting, handling, or moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review project-specific preconstruction plans and related documents, including Accident Prevention Plans, Quality Control Plans, Environmental Protection Plans, and Transportation Plans, for compliance with contract plans and technical specifications.
Review design plans and technical specifications for technical and constructability considerations, and assist with estimating for proposals and construction or civil activities.
Prepare project-specific product data and material submittals.
Supervise safety and health activities and ensure applicable requirements and protective measures are followed in work methods and inspections, in compliance with contract documents, project-specific accident prevention plans, and applicable laws and regulations.
Perform quality-control inspections, prepare daily reports, and schedule and perform the three phases of control for definable features of work.
Implement and manage the quality-control system in accordance with contract specifications and the project-specific quality-control plan, including applicable USACE or NAVFAC systems.
Set up surveying equipment and survey features to support project models, topography, as-built drawings, surveying, and construction layout for earthwork and drainage projects.
Assist field management team members on projects and provide input on problem-solving.
Assist engineers, project managers, and other project team members with design-plan and technical-specification requirements.