Design Engineering S

Office Location: Any Apex Office (Fargo, Bismarck, Dickinson, or Minot, ND or Detroit Lakes, St. Cloud, or Minnetonka, MN)

Apex Engineering Group has openings for a Design Engineer working in the Transportation Group. The location of these positions is flexible and can be performed from any of our Apex offices or hybrid. Primary responsibilities include working as a key project team member on highway and urban roadway projects from the planning phase through design and construction. A Design Engineer shall be capable of independently and collaboratively contributing to the design and development of project plans, specifications and while working with project team members. Design Engineers typically report to a Project Manager or a Senior Engineer but may be assigned to certain projects as the Project Manager depending on experience. Additional responsibilities may include taking on the role of the project engineer/representative in the field during construction of projects.

Provide professional civil engineering services for clients by providing: planning, design, specifications, plans, reports, construction observation and project management.

Delegate and supervise project tasks to CADD Technicians, Graduate Engineers and Field Technicians on the project team.

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 may lead to a more prominent role as a Project Manager and Client Manager which will include becoming responsible for project budgets and financial performance.

Expect to take on and understand the role of the project engineer and the owner’s on-site representative on construction projects.

Continue to learn and proficiently utilize Computer Aided Design and Drafting software to prepare plan documents.

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.

Participate in professional organizations and community leadership programs.

Travel and out of town stays will be required; Expect to work overtime, especially during the construction season.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering required.

5 or more years of highway/roadway design experience preferred.

Knowledge of MNDOTor NDDOT design and project development process preferred.

Corridor modeling and design software is highly preferred.

Ability to work in other civil design software platforms (i.e., AutoCAD / Civil 3D) a plus.

Experience in designing municipal/urban projects with underground utilities is a plus.

Proficient using Microsoft Windows/Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

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 essential tasks and duties associated with construction observation and surveying.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performance-based bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Hourly Base Pay Range:
$40 - $55 (Actual base pay is dependent on several factors, including experience, education, licensure, job location, and internal equity.)