Civil Engineer I

Job Summary

Performs various engineering and project management duties related to evaluating, designing, and constructing projects for clients. As an Entry-Level Civil Engineer, you will work closely with senior project managers and engineers to assist with planning, design, and construction oversight of diverse infrastructure projects, including roadway, land development, water resources, and structural systems.

Core Responsibilities

• Design and Drafting: Assist in preparing detailed engineering drawings, layouts, and specifications using CAD software.
• Analysis: Perform foundational engineering design calculations, prepare cost estimates, use economic analysis for alternatives, and determine project schedules. Being able to meet the client’s needs from project conception to completion, including financial, legal, environmental, social, commercial, and political issues is a must.
• Permitting and Documentation: Able to write project specifications, O & M manuals, permit applications, and other documentation/permits as needed.
• Field Work: Participate in occasional site visits, field/construction inspections, and data collections to ensure compliance with design plans and safety standards. Work environment is 65% indoor and 35% outdoor.
• Collaboration: Coordinate internally with project managers, senior engineers, architects, surveyors, and environmental scientists, while communicating effectively with clients, municipalities, and contractors.
• Key Areas of Focus: Transportation, Water/Wastewater, and/or development solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering or related field Required
• 1-2 years experience with civil engineering solutions Preferred

Benefits

• Health includes Medical (company paid), Dental, Vision, and Life. Effective first of the following month after start.
• 401k participation and match after 6 months of employment.
• Paid vacation and sick days

Physical Requirements

Work Schedule & Travel

Standard hours are 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and/or weekend based on project deadlines. Travel approximately 25% of the time. Fewer than 10% of travel will require overnight stays.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, permanent residence, or authorization to work. M.C. Schaff & Associates, Inc. reserve the right to conduct pre-employment criminal background and driving record checks. Ability to pass the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam within 6 months of employment. Ability to become licensed in Nebraska, Wyoming, and South Dakota within the first 2-4 years of employment.