Graduate Engineer - Water
Location: Dickinson
Engineering Services Group: Water
Employment Type: Full Time - Salary
Position Description: Apex Engineering Group has openings for a Graduate Engineer working in our Water Group located in our Dickinson, ND office. Primary responsibilities include working as a key project team member on municipal 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 in Dickinson, North Dakota.
Qualification Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certified, or ability to obtain certification within one year.
- 0-3 Years of experience working as a Civil Engineer.
- 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 municipal projects including, transportation facilities, collection system and/or distribution system design, pump station design, development of civil design drawings, specifications and cost opinions is a plus.
- A valid driver’s license is required or the ability to obtain one.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit and 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 and surveying.
- Required to lift objects or containers weighing 50-lbs.
Typical Tasks and Duties:
- Perform assigned tasks as part of project teams on civil engineering projects while learning the project development process including: planning, design, specifications, plans, reports and construction observation.
- 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.