Civil Project Engineer
Knobelsdorff Enterprises•Goodhue, MN
•$70,000 - $135,000•Onsite
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 submittments.
- 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
Mid Level
