Entry-level Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future. Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way. About Us: Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges. We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more. Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day. Job Summary: Join Salas O’Brien and be part of a team that provides valued solutions that build success for our clients and employees. Your Civil Engineer role will include building and managing relationships with in-house teams and contractors while providing design and consulting services that are needed by facility managers and owners. The types of projects that you will work on will include:

• Decarbonization/Electrification projects
• Higher Education Facilities
• K-12 Educational Facilities
• Healthcare Facilities
• Sports Facilities
• Manufacturing Facilities
• Industrial Facilities
• Municipal Facilities

Responsibilities: * Support the design of civil engineering projects while building technical independence. * Complete routine engineering calculations using standard methods, references, and software tools. * Research and select materials and components using engineering references and product literature. * Grow into increased technical responsibility through hands-on project experience. * Learn to read and interpret engineering drawings, including discipline-specific nomenclature and plan set content. * Assist with hydrologic analyses by evaluating land use conditions, selecting runoff coefficients, and calculating times of concentration. * Assist with site layout, grading, utility, drainage, and sedimentation and erosion control designs for planning, permitting, and construction phases. Design components include roadway and parking layouts, overall site grading, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, domestic water, fire protection, thermal distribution, electrical and telecommunication infrastructure, and site lighting. * Utilize engineering software such as Autodesk Civil 3D, Hydraflow and SewerGEMS. * Review plans and collaborate with project engineers and other team members to resolve design challenges. * Provide timely services that meet the needs of the clients and the overall project schedule requirements. Qualifications and Experience: * Applicants should have a minimum of a BS in Civil Engineering and have or plan to take the Fundamentals of Engineering exam. * Applicants must have a working knowledge of Civil analysis and design software (specifically Civil 3D preferred). * This opportunity is intended to be a hybrid position (3 days in the office/2 days remote) but other arrangements will be considered depending upon the qualifications and circumstances of the applicant.

• Ability to travel to project sites.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and e-mail applications.
• Effective interpersonal skills and strong communication (written and verbal).
• Confident and ambitious problem solver.
• Adaptable – flexible and willing to work on various projects and tasks.

Location: Bloomfield, CT/Newton, MA/Bloomington, MN Travel: Up to 10% Compensation & Benefits: The expected base salary range for this role is $75,000 - $80,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location. This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here [ Equal Opportunity Employment Statement Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.