Civil Project Engineer - Entry Level

SES Civil and Environmental LLC (SCE) is expanding its workforce and is seeking a Staff Engineer to join our growing Civil Business Line. We are looking for a motivated, recent Civil Engineering graduate who is eager to learn, grow, and build a rewarding career in heavy civil construction. This is an excellent opportunity for someone beginning their engineering career to work alongside a Senior Engineer, receive hands-on mentorship, and gain valuable experience supporting complex civil engineering and construction projects. We believe in investing in the next generation of engineering talent. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, develop your technical skills, and see firsthand how engineering principles translate into real-world construction projects. This position entails supporting the Civil Business Line through various tasks, including but not limited to engineering analyses, detailed technical writing, permit applications, and support of team members. SCE offers a great benefits package complete with medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings account health reimbursement account, flexible spending account, employer paid life and disability, 401(k) matching, and paid time off along with other essential benefits. This position will report to our office location in Knoxville, TN. Salary Range: $65,000-75,000/annual Essential Duties & Responsibilities The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties, but not all duties performed for this position. Other duties may be assigned. Preparing and reviewing project specific preconstruction plans (i.e., Accident Prevention Plans, Quality Control Plans, Environmental Protection Plans, Transportation Plans, etc.) and other applicable documents for compliance with contract plans and technical specifications. Reviewing design plans and technical specifications for technical and constructability evaluations and assisting with estimating to support proposal preparation and construction or civil activities. Prepare project specific product data and material submittals. Supervising safety and health activities, applicable safety and health requirements in work methods, and methods for inspecting the work to ensure safety and health measures and instructions are being applied properly which comply with contract design and technical specifications, project specific accident prevention plans, and Federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. Performing quality control inspections, preparing daily reports, and scheduling and performing three phases of control on definable features of work as defined by contract design plans and technical specifications. Implementing and managing quality control system in accordance with the contract technical specifications and project specific quality control plan (i.e., USACE Remote Management System and NAVFAC Electronic Construction Management System). Setting up surveying equipment and surveying features to assist with the generation of project model, topography, as-built drawings, etc. and to assist with surveying and construction layout for large earthwork and drainage projects (i.e., roadways, site development, landfills, dams, levees, streams, storm water facilities, etc.). Assisting field management team members on various projects and providing input on problem solving. Assisting engineers, project managers, and other project team members with specific design plan and technical specification requirements. Minimum Qualifications: To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent field of study. 0-1 years of experience in the field of civil engineering. Ability to perform quantity takeoffs for various types of construction and civil projects and proposals using on-screen and manual take-off tools based on an accurate reading of plans or blueprints, geotechnical reports, requests for proposals, and related documents, and transferring data into software for review with others. Ability to review request for proposal package documentation, design plans and technical specifications to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate for request for proposals, request for information, and subcontractor cost quotes. Understand basic surveying process and can communicate with land surveyors and construction personnel on a regular basis. Familiar with current industry standards and practices. 10-40% travel is required. Necessary Physical Requirements: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness and situational awareness. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time. Majority of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about. Work is mostly performed from a sedentary posture. The employee is regularly required to hear, talk, sit, and use hands and fingers to operate a mouse, keyboard, and phone. The employee may be occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and lift, handle, or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust vision. About Bristol Bay Construction Holdings LLC Bristol Bay Construction Holdings LLC (BBCH) is a holding company of Bristol Bay Native Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation. The BBCH family of companies include 8(a), small, and large businesses operating under the Aerostar, CCI, CSI, Herman, and SES brands. The vision of BBCH is to be best value companies and employers of choice, recognized for our dedication to our unity of purpose, values, employees, clients, and shareholders. For three decades, our best-value companies have provided federal and commercial clients with superior quality and cost-effective, innovative, and sustainable solutions for general construction, restoration services, civil works, fuels systems, environmental services, professional services, and facility support services. BBCH gives lawful hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BBCH shareholders, shareholder descendants, and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the position. While preference is given to these individuals, all employment decisions are based on qualifications and business needs. We are an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug-free workplace.