The Civil Engineer in Training responsibilities also include estimating costs and personnel and material needs, preparing proposals and establishing completion dates. Designs and supervises construction projects such as airports, bridges, channels, dams, railroads, and roads. Being a Civil Engineer in Training typically reports to a supervisor or manager. May require a bachelor’s degree in engineering. Working as a Civil Engineer in Training typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed.
Civil Engineer in Training Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Civil Engineer in Training to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare plans and design calculations for civil infrastructure improvements;
- Assist with the preparation of Engineers Opinion of Probable Cost;
- Coordination and communication with other engineers/consultants, agency staff, client representatives, and/or other team members;
- Assist with the preparation of drainage reports, SWPPP documents, and erosion control plans;
- Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses using steady state, unsteady state, 1-D and 2-D models;
- Deployment to natural disaster areas for recovery operations is available if desired. Not required;
- Attend project meetings involving communication to clients and/or governmental officials;
- Assist in developing technical documents including reports, presentations, exhibits/figures, drawings, tables, etc;
- Perform watershed planning studies to achieve flood reduction, water quality and ecological benefits;
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Project Manager or Project Lead;
- Performs calculations to analyze and design civil system components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software;
- Implements sustainable design principles ;
- Coordinates with other disciplines to ensure compatibility with the design intent;
- Assists in the evaluation and selection of civil systems and materials;
- Prepares and revises documentation in various project phases including site plans, floor plans, diagrams, and details.
Requirements:
- Licensed EIT in the state of Texas;
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must;
- Candidate must be self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of a task;
- Ability to effectively communicate, in English, both verbally and in writing. Fluency in Spanish is a plus;
- Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Project . ect);
- 0-4 Years progressive experience in Civil Engineering design;
- Knowledge, experience, and ability to perform computer tasks with Microstation, AutoCAD, or Civil 3D software.