Civil-Site Assistant Engineer CM
About The Position
The Civil-Site Assistant Engineer assists with design development for commercial, institutional, and residential projects. Design work includes site layout and grading, water and wastewater systems, stormwater management, and other infrastructure facilities. The role also includes occasional field visits for investigations and construction-phase support. The engineer supports site and roadway design, utility and drainage plans, grading and erosion control, construction administration and observation, and the preparation of application packages for municipal review. These packages must address applicable local land-use and engineering requirements, planning documents, SEQR procedures, and state and federal environmental laws.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
- New York State Fundamentals of Engineering (F.E.) certificate, or ability to obtain one.
- 2 to 4 years of experience in a similar role.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work efficiently independently and in a team environment.
- Basic skills and knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3D for land development design.
- Basic knowledge of construction methods for general excavation, pavement, and utility installation.
- Basic knowledge of federal, state, and local permitting and the processes involved.
Responsibilities
- Design site layouts for vehicular and pedestrian circulation, parking, and loading.
- Prepare roadway designs, including street and sidewalk plans and profiles.
- Design utilities, including water and sanitary sewer service plans and profiles.
- Design drainage and stormwater management in accordance with NYSDEC requirements.
- Prepare grading and erosion control plans.
- Control layer states within AutoCAD design plan sets.
- Provide construction administration and observation services.
- Assist in developing application packages for municipal board review.
- Ensure application packages address local zoning, subdivision, and land-use regulations; accepted design and engineering standards; relevant municipal planning documents; SEQR procedural requirements; and state and federal environmental laws.
- Conduct occasional field visits for investigations and construction-phase support.
Benefits
- Market-based, competitive compensation.
- Performance-driven recognition and development bonuses.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources.
- Generous paid time off and 7 paid holidays.
- An additional floating holiday.
- Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Support and rewards for professional development and certifications.
- Employee discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
