Civil Project Engineer
Knobelsdorff Enterprises•Goodhue, MN
•Hybrid
About The Position
Support the design, estimating, and execution of civil scopes for solar and industrial projects. Collaborate with preconstruction, engineering design, and field operations assuring constructible, cost-effective solutions that meet project requirements and timelines.
Requirements
- 3-5 years’ experience in Civil Engineering or civil construction execution. To include experience in proper design and constructability.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent education/experience.
- Good communication skills and a positive attitude.
- Experience in using or a desire to learn the required software - AutoCAD, Civil 3D, similar.
- Knowledge of applicable civil practices - materials, SWPPP, Geotech, grading files, surveying.
- Must be self-motivated and flexible to accommodate changes in KE business strategies.
- Have entrepreneurial approach to problem solving and be accountable for project decisions and actions.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that represents a history of safe & competent driving.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
Responsibilities
- Support civil preliminary analysis and estimating.
- Assist with grading heat maps and conceptual site optimization.
- Support pricing by gathering vendor and subcontractor quotes.
- Assist with review and validation of subcontractor proposals.
- Assist in preparation of bid packages and project proposals.
- Support civil design internally and externally, including grading, drainage, access roads, and site development layouts.
- Review drawings and project documentation.
- Review geotechnical reports and incorporate findings into design recommendations.
- Assist in development of grading plans, cut/fill evaluations, and constructability reviews.
- Review customer specifications.
- Assist with coordination of RFIs and submittals.
- Review material specifications.
- Generate material takeoffs.
- Support civil construction activities.
- Assist with generation and review of CAD models and drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
- Perform civil takeoffs including earthwork, roads, drainage, and site prep.
- Collaborate with operations to support construction execution.
- Assist with development and verification of grading files.
- Assist with the development and verification of pile/equipment coordinate files.
- Support surveying, staking layouts, and site setup.
- Provide technical guidance to field crews.
- Travel to site to support and coordinate with project and construction teams for successful project execution.
- Foster key strategic relationships with various partners.
- Ongoing integration and gain of technical knowledge to further establish self as a reliable source of information to the engineering team.
- Manage project files, drawings, documents & records across multiple projects at a time.
- Identify challenges and work with Quality and SMEs to resolve issues and implement continuous improvement actions.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees
- HSA contributions to support your medical expenses
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
- 401(k) with competitive company match
- Profit sharing and performance-based incentives
- Paid weekly with competitive wages
- PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement
- Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
