Staff Engineer

Department: Civil/Municipal

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

Compensation: $73,000 - $84,000 / year

Description

Fehr Graham is a leader in providing comprehensive engineering and environmental solutions. Since 1973, Fehr Graham has been committed to making a positive impact through engineering excellence. We are seeking a Municipal Civil Engineer to join our dynamic team and contribute to delivering exceptional services that make a difference in our communities.

What’s in it for you?
We offer an exciting and engaging work environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. At Fehr Graham, we don’t just manage projects – we bring them to life! This position will put you in the driver’s seat to steer our construction projects to success. If you have a passion for transforming concepts into tangible achievements and hope to accelerate your career, we want you on our team.

Where you’ll work
The position is based in our Cedar Rapids, IA office. At Fehr Graham, we pride ourselves on delivering personalized attention and building trust with our clients. We believe in the power of skilled professionals who provide exceptional service. We also believe in work-life balance, and that includes injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything we do. It’s even part of our Core Values! We celebrate milestones and enjoy friendly team-building activities and office outings after work. A happy and engaged work team is a successful one. Each of our offices brings an environment filled with positive energy and enthusiasm. We encourage our teams to connect on multiple levels and support each other’s personal and professional growth.

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Job Summary
As a Municipal Civil Engineer, you’ll provide civil, municipal, land development, or environmental engineering services while working collaboratively with experienced professionals. You’ll assist in designing and developing solutions for a wide range of projects, from roadway design to stormwater management, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
You’ll report to a Branch Manager or Principal and collaborate with staff engineers, project engineers, environmental scientists, and project managers on assignments tailored to your development.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with detailed design tasks for engineering staff.
• Prepare reports, complex calculations, and engineering specifications.
• Conduct planning, investigations, and surveys while applying innovative engineering principles.
• Contribute to project designs, drawings, and specifications.
• Engage in roadway design, stormwater analysis, water distribution, wastewater engineering, and construction engineering.
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable codes and standards.
• Conduct engineering calculations and analyses to support project planning.
• Assist in project documentation, reporting, and coordination with project managers.
  

What It Takes

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience
• EIT/FE certification preferred, PE certification a plus.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Capacity to manage complex projects and meet tight deadlines.
  

Benefits
At Fehr Graham, we prioritize our people and provide ample opportunities for professional growth. In addition to working in a collaborative and progressive environment, you’ll enjoy:

• Comprehensive medical, life, and disability insurance.
• 401K profit-sharing plan.
• Generous paid time off.
• An awesome workplace culture where your contributions are valued.

Learn more about Fehr Graham’s people, culture and projects on our website.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fehr Graham 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 or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.