Civil & Roadway Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

Provides support to technical staff, engineers, and project managers for remediation, permitting, improvement, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector. Tasks may include basic assistance with the research, design, concept development, and construction of civil engineering projects Generates accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding assigned material, installations, and construction specifications. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• With minimal supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.

• Perform basic professional civil engineering work relating to conducting research and observations of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.

• Assist with the development of technologies, monitoring devices, modeling techniques, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, transportation vehicles/systems, and incorporate sustainable solutions with civil engineering design standards.

• Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing technical assistance on various environmental, design, and construction issues. 

• Write technical reports summarizing research with findings and conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using sketches, calculations, electronic systems, spreadsheets, and software.

• Assist technical staff and project managers with risk identification and assessment, offering input and analysis with design concepts, construction, mitigation and improvement activities, and remediation projects.

• Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.

• Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of field/site work and permitting.

• Complete training on assigned tasks.

• Work collaboratively with other engineers and planners on projects with infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects. 

• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and adhere to professional conduct and KLJ’s policies and procedures.

• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline.

• 1 to 3+ years of relevant post education experience

• Successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering exam (FE)

• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues. 

• Familiarity with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including rehabilitation and new design.

• Highly familiar with relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.

• Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.

• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.

• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.

• Experience with discipline-specific design software 

• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical work week.

• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Physical Requirements:  

The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. 

The employee is regularly required to: 

Sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, and crawl. 

Use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. 

Talk or hear and communicate clearly. 

The employee must: 

Be able to occasionally walk on uneven terrain up to two miles per day. 

Frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds and infrequently up to 50 pounds. 

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

What else you need to know  

This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive or restrictive and other duties may be assigned. It is a description of the job as presently defined and is subject at any time to revision. This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed. 

At KLJ, we have a vested interest in the personal, financial, and professional goals of our employees. We offer a competitive full suite benefit package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, performance bonus, 401k, employee stock ownership program and a flexible work environment that gives you options to support excelling both professionally and personally. The options available for the current year are described at

All applicants must be authorized to work in the US, without employer-sponsorship. KLJ does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas and does not participate in any OPT training program. 

KLJ will not be partnering with third-party recruiters on this position. Please review our third-party recruiting policy at

Position will be posted until filled.