Civil Construction Engineering I

Job Summary
Provides technical assistance and guidance for due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, improvement, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector. Tasks may include assisting with the research, design, concept development, planning, and construction of civil engineering projects. Generates accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding 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

Collect, compile, and analyze 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 professional civil engineering work and assist with 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.

Participate in incorporating advanced modeling techniques, concept development, 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.

Work as an individual or as part of a cross‑functional team of engineers, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work, assist with laying out installations, establishing reference points/elevations/grades to guide construction, calculating costs and quantities of material/equipment/labor, and ensuring project work conforms with specifications, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.

Verify the characteristics of a site, providing technical assistance on various environmental, surface, grading, pavement, leveling, hydrological, construction, and drainage issues.

Research databases regarding historical property land uses.

May support a project proposal and interview based on direction from the responsible project team.

Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.

Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.

Assist with development and scoping of small‑to‑medium‑sized projects.

Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or construction issues or problems.

Conduct engineering studies and surveys to gain further information on a particular design and construction problem or issue and/or to plan for future needs.

Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during field investigations, offering input with developing action plans for low to mid‑level risk mitigation activities.

Assist in the preparation and implementation of site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).

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

Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.

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 Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.

4 to 7 years of relevant post‑education experience in engineering discipline and prior civil design experience.

Professional Engineering License required.

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

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

Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements.

Knowledge of relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record‑keeping requirements.

Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non‑engineering audience.

Effective self‑leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.

Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.

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

Experience with discipline‑specific design software.

Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.

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.

Additional Physical Requirements

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.

Benefits

Competitive full suite benefit package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Performance bonus.

401(k).

Employee stock ownership program.

Flexible work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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