Associate Civil Engineer
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An Associate Civil Engineer with 5+ years of experience designs general infrastructure, streets, storm drainage, and utility projects, preparing plans, specifications, cost estimates, and BMP designs using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
About this role
Overview
We're seeking an Associate Engineer with 5+ years of civil engineering experience in general infrastructure, transportation, street improvements, storm drainage, grading, and utility projects. The ideal candidate will have experience preparing project plans, specifications, and cost estimates, along with proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful public infrastructure projects in a collaborative team environment while supporting Project Managers through all phases of project delivery.
Join our team and help deliver infrastructure projects that strengthen and improve our communities.
Responsibilities
The tasks listed are a representation and not an all-inclusive list of essential job tasks for this position.
- Design General Infrastructure, Streets, and Storm Drainage Improvements.
- Applies the standards of the City/County and utilizes AutoCAD/Civil 3D to prepare plans and profiles for street improvement projects.
- Designs and prepares signing and striping plans.
- Prepares a variety of exhibits, including composite utility exhibits, etc.
- Collaborate with the team to prepare rough grading, precise grading, and drainage plans.
- Prepares WQMP/SWPPP for project sites. In addition, prepare BMP maps for project sites and perform BMP design calculations.
- Prepare project cost estimates. Calculate project construction quantities and research their unit cost.
- Prepare project specifications, including technical provisions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- EIT is a plus, or working toward CA PE is highly desired
- A minimum of 3+ years of progressive civil engineering design experience, preferably in roadway, grading, and drainage improvement projects.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D
- Familiarity with stormwater management design, grading, and utility layout.
- Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Valid driver’s license required
The pay range for this California position is $95,000- $125,000 per year; however, base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the candidate. Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per California Senate Bill 1162. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers site.
NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.
NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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