Graduate Engineer
Apex Engineering Group
- Detroit Lakes, MN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide professional civil engineering services for clients by providing planning, design, specifications, plans, reports, construction observation and project management.
- 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; may work overtime especially during the construction season.
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering required.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certified, or ability to obtain certification within one year.
- O-5 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 and willing to become proficient in AutoCAD/Civil-3D and Microstation/GeoPak design software required.
- Experience with other CADD software such as Google-SketchUP Pro or ARCMap GIS considered a plus.
- Experience in the 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.
- Ability to 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 or surveying.
- Required to lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
- Must work scheduled and required hours.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements described here are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.