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Graduate Engineer - Water

Location: St. Cloud

Engineering Services Group: Civil Water

Employment Type: Full Time - Salary

Position Description: Apex Engineering Group has openings for Graduate Engineers working in our Water Group located in our St. Cloud, MN office. Primary responsibilities include working as a key project team member on water or wastewater projects from the planning phase through design and construction. A Graduate Engineer shall be capable of independently and collaboratively contributing to the design and development of project plans, specifications while working with project team members. Graduate Engineers typically report to a Project Manager or Senior Engineer. Additional responsibilities will include taking on the role of resident project representative (RPR) in the field during construction projects as necessary.

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Engineer Intern (EI) certified, or ability to obtain certification within one year.
• O-5 Years of experience working as a Civil or Environmental Engineer in the water or wastewater field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Must be detail oriented, self-motivated with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Flexible working style and willingness to occasionally modify personal schedules as required to meet deadlines and/or client needs.
• Proficient using Microsoft Windows/Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D or other CADD-based civil design software is a plus.
• Knowledge or experience using water distribution or collection system modeling software is a plus.
• Experience in collection system and/or distribution system design, pump station design, sizing and selecting equipment, evaluating treatment alternatives, performing process calculations, preparing process and civil design drawings and preparing cost opinions is a plus.
• A valid driver’s license is required or the ability to obtain one.
• Required to work in the office or work site when scheduled.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to operate a computer under normal ergonomic office conditions.
• Required to work in an outdoors environment during construction season.
• May require prolonged periods of standing and walking to perform some of the typical tasks and duties associated with construction observation or surveying.
• Required to lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Must work scheduled hours in the office or onsite for projects.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements described here are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Typical Tasks and Duties:

• Provide professional civil engineering services for clients by providing: planning, design, specifications, plans, reports, construction observation and project management.
• Communicate frequently and effectively with supervisors and project managers on a consistent basis by providing updates and progress during all phases of projects
• Attend company meetings, project meetings and client meetings on a regular basis.
• This position will require a limited role initially in preparing proposals and participating in interviews for securing work for the firm. Responsibilities for business development will increase with experience and mentoring by senior staff.
• This position will require the initiative to think independently and make rational judgment calls.
• Expect to take on and understand the role of the project engineer and the owner’s on-site representative on construction projects.
• Work with Apex team members on the development of project plans and specifications.
• Understand and follow company CADD procedures.
• Understand and follow company employee handbook and mandated safety policies.
• Perform responsibilities in a conscientious, legal and ethical manner with a strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Participate in professional organizations and community leadership programs.
• Travel and out of town stays may be required periodically; may work overtime especially during the construction season.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

 Equal Employment Opportunity

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If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call (701) 373-7980 or email hr@apexenggroup.com.

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