Civil Engineer - Land Development - Entry Level

ZipRecruiter; Salisbury; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000

Job description

Job Description

Salary: $50-$70k per year

Overview

At Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc. (DBF), we value community-minded individuals. Our Civil Engineers design, enhance, maintain, and protect the communities we work, live, and play in. From land grading to designing stormwater runoff, you'll find the hard work and dedication of an engineer. Our mission is to improve the quality of life in our communities by creating value through problem-solving and design.

In this role, we are looking for an individual who can perform civil engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction; one who will take pride in the work they perform to improve the local landscape. The ideal candidate must have knowledge in stormwater, road, entrance, water distribution for domestic/fire, sewer systems to include pump stations, and grading.

DBF's portfolio includes projects of a wide variety, so if you are looking to expand your repertoire and improve your abilities, this position is the perfect fit for you. We also offer opportunities for promotion if you meet our needs. This is an in-person position only. No hybrid or remote work is available at this time.

Responsibilities

• Utilize design software, computer-aided drafting, and other applicable tools to assist in planning, designing, and permitting projects such as water infrastructure, sanitary sewer infrastructure, roadway and entrance designs, streetscape improvements, and stormwater conveyance/management for both residential and commercial sites, including subdivisions.
• Facilitate communication with private contractors and clientele with plan reviews, project planning, and associated coordination with regulatory agencies.
• Perform civil design analysis and calculations, according to project requirements, with review from supervisor.
• Collaborate and plan projects based on the analysis of relevant materials such as drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, survey reports, maps, and other geologic and topographical data.
• Draft and present reports on topics related to projects such as stormwater reports and right-of-way descriptions.
• Estimate materials, equipment, and labor needed to determine project costs.
• Assist in coordinating permitting with local agencies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  

Education & Skills

The candidate would possess a four (4) year degree in civil engineering or will complete one within the first 12 months of employment. They should have general knowledge of AutoCAD and how it is used within land development engineering.

Key Qualifications

The candidate should be:

• Detail Oriented - Ability to exercise attention to detail.
• Client Focused - Ability to respond to client needs in a timely manner.
• An Effective Communicator - Ability to clearly communicate ideas, actively listen, and ask appropriate questions.
• A Critical Thinker - Ability to problem solve, make good decisions, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

We attract the best in the industry with our competitive benefits package. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Annual paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.
• Flexible summer hours.
• Education Assistance and professional licensing reimbursement.
• Flexible savings account.
• Bonus pay.