Entry Level Engineer - Municipal/Transportation, Iowa

Kirkham Michael & Associates, Inc. • Urbandale, IA

102d • $65,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Start your civil engineering career with Kirkham Michael! The candidate will work under the direction of a senior team member and receive specific instruction for required tasks and project components. The ideal team member is a driven individual focused on building a career with our team with professional presence, solid decision-making, planning, and organizational skills. This is an opportunity to really challenge your critical thinking with a significant opportunity for career growth!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program required.
• Masters or equivalent.
• Engineer in Training, Engineering Intern (passing FE Exam within 6 months of date of hire).
• No prior years of experience required.
• Experience with Geopak and Microstation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acquires limited knowledge and develops basic skills.
• Applies prescribed techniques and procedures in accordance with established criteria to perform assigned tasks.
• Performs routine technical work which does not require previous experience.
• Acquires an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.
• Understands quality program.
• Collects data and gathers information or documents.
• Performs standard computations or analysis.
• Prepares drawings and visual aids.
• Observes construction activities on an as-needed basis.
• Performs basic survey services.
• Receives close supervision on all aspects of assignments.
• Possesses basic oral and written communication skills.
• Interacts with other staff.
• Engaged in life-long learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues.
• Strong technical/qualitative writing ability.
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of civil engineering to construction projects.
• High level of energy; great at problem solving.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Member of professional practice organization.
• Involved in outreach activities with community service organizations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• 401k Employer Match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree