Job description

Civil Engineer 1 - Municipal

Position Purpose:

The Civil Engineer 1 will provide design and plan production for general civil design on a wide variety of municipal infrastructure projects which may include storm, sanitary, water, local roads, site plans, recreational facilities, and associated civil engineering activities. The civil engineer will perform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection, and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Infrastructure design including storm, sanitary, potable water, roads, earthwork, and utilities
• Assist project team in obtaining civil and environmental permits with multiple agencies
• Perform engineering calculations in support of civil engineering design projects
• Perform onsite construction observation or other field verification tasks as needed
• Perform AutoCAD Civil 3D design/drafting in support of civil engineering design projects
• Coordinate with government agencies, client staff, and other professionals to obtain design information and approvals
• Write and edit construction specifications and engineering reports
• Tabulate bid items, calculate construction bid quantities, and construction costs from plan and specifications

Required Traits & Characteristics:

• Ability to plan, schedule work, and complete work assignments within established budgets and timelines using discretion and judgment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team of planners, engineers, surveyors, architects, and technicians

Organizational Relationships:

• Reports directly to Municipal Project Manager

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Active PE license or ability to obtain within 4 years of employment
• Proficiency and hands-on experience with computer applications such as AutoCAD Civil 3D

Preferred Education/Experience:

• 0-5 years of experience in construction or civil engineering field
• Successfully passed FE exam

Travel:

• Position based in Kalamazoo
• Travel between offices for collaboration with team members and for project meetings as needed
• Travel to job sites as needed

About Wightman
Wightman is a full-service consulting firm that exists to service people and the communities we live in. Our dynamic team of over 170 professionals works to analyze, advise, design, and deliver successful projects in partnership with government, business, and institutions in our communities. Our unique approach is to offer comprehensive, multi-disciplinary services, industry expertise, accurate scope of work, and a passion for listening. Services offered include Architecture, Civil Engineering, and Surveying. Our firm is based out of Southwest Michigan, Metro Detroit and Northern Indiana.

We are fun, creative, and passionate about our work and family life. To learn more, visit our Life at Wightman page: https://gowightman.com/careers/life-at-wightman

Job Type: Full-time

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