What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineer position at KDM Engineering?
Description
CIVIL ENGINEER
Contribute your expertise, skills, and experience as a Civil Engineer by joining our KDM Engineering team. KDM is a growing, award-winning, minority- and woman-owned professional engineering firm focusing on electric, gas, site civil, and telecommunications engineering designs and support services. KDM offers a competitive salary and benefits package, a people-first work environment, and a hybrid work schedule.
We’re seeking a Civil Engineer with 5 years of site civil engineering experience, who is passionate about solving complex engineering problems and creating high-quality designs, reports, and studies that meet the needs of our clients. A PE license and experience in the utility or transportation industry are preferred.
Job Responsibilities
Established in 2012 on a promise to alter the face of engineering, KDM Engineering has built a reputation of excellence in providing outstanding technical services, maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality assurance, and offering a truly inclusive work environment.
Our clients and partners in the public and private sectors consistently recognize KDM for our responsiveness to their needs, budgets, and schedules. Our peers distinguished KDM with Edison Electric Institute's Diverse Supplier Award, Capital One and Women Presidents’ Organization’s (WPO) 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies, and Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work.
Our talented, experienced team delivers exceptional engineering designs, project management, and customer support services to each of our projects. Our enduring commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is unmatched in our industry. Because our team comes from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, we bring uniquely different and diverse perspectives to solving complex engineering problems.
Top Reasons To Work For Us
Equal Employment Opportunity
KDM Engineering strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
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CIVIL ENGINEER
Contribute your expertise, skills, and experience as a Civil Engineer by joining our KDM Engineering team. KDM is a growing, award-winning, minority- and woman-owned professional engineering firm focusing on electric, gas, site civil, and telecommunications engineering designs and support services. KDM offers a competitive salary and benefits package, a people-first work environment, and a hybrid work schedule.
We’re seeking a Civil Engineer with 5 years of site civil engineering experience, who is passionate about solving complex engineering problems and creating high-quality designs, reports, and studies that meet the needs of our clients. A PE license and experience in the utility or transportation industry are preferred.
Job Responsibilities
- Contribute to a project team consisting of professional engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of all facets of civil engineering
- Work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of civil engineering-related issues
- Create civil designs from preliminary to as-built stages
- Produce civil engineering plans, surveys, data and information, construction documents, and related reports in a clear and concise manner to meet client specifications
- Act as a team lead in coordinating detailed design phases for all aspects of civil engineering work
- Prepare, review, and/or approve proposals, contracts, or cost estimates
- Negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with sub-consultants and clients
- Perform and/or oversee designs for underground and overhead powers installations
- Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget
- Coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements
- Interact with vendors to prepare materials and equipment purchase specifications for client recommendations
- Research available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems for the execution of required project designs
- Design stage tickets and information retrieval of utility atlas maps and coordination with survey field staff
- Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation
- Direct the work of drafting and designer support staff to complete projects
- Work directly with clients, KDM staff, and consultants
- Conduct site walkdowns and work directly with construction contractors
- BS in Civil Engineering or other accredited Engineering degree
- 5 years of experience
- Surveying
- Construction and design feasibility
- Utilities infrastructure
- Land development, transportation, and water/drainage
- Power distribution
- Experience and proficiency in AutoCad Civil3D
- Understanding of and experience in applying regulatory agency laws, ordinances and regulations for municipality, county, state, and federal agencies permitting submittals
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team to efficiently complete tasks and assignments
- Time management and organization skills to manage multiple projects and tasks with ability to meet deadlines and within budget
- Adhering to quality standards and company procedures with high focus on accuracy and quality of work
- Must be willing to comply with all pre-employment screening, including but not limited to, drug testing, reference verification, education and employment verification and background screening
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Established in 2012 on a promise to alter the face of engineering, KDM Engineering has built a reputation of excellence in providing outstanding technical services, maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality assurance, and offering a truly inclusive work environment.
Our clients and partners in the public and private sectors consistently recognize KDM for our responsiveness to their needs, budgets, and schedules. Our peers distinguished KDM with Edison Electric Institute's Diverse Supplier Award, Capital One and Women Presidents’ Organization’s (WPO) 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies, and Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work.
Our talented, experienced team delivers exceptional engineering designs, project management, and customer support services to each of our projects. Our enduring commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is unmatched in our industry. Because our team comes from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, we bring uniquely different and diverse perspectives to solving complex engineering problems.
Top Reasons To Work For Us
- Challenging and Meaningful Work
- Competitive Base Salary
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Hybrid work schedule: 3 days in office, Tuesday are a core day, and 2 days option work from home
- People-First Work Environment
- Dynamic Leadership Team
- A Culture that Values You
- Our Motto: We Work Hard to Play Hard
- Positive team environment
- Competitive salaries
- Hybrid work schedule
- Growth opportunities
- Training and professional development
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances
- Paid time-off
- Paid holidays
- Volunteer leave
- Performance bonuses
- HRA and HSA
- Transit program
- Career coach on-staff
- Parental and maternity leave
- Supportive management
- Culture engagement group
- Professional development assistance
- Employee discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Quarterly team-building outings
- Laidback office culture, including pool table, arcade games, and happy hour
- Meditation space, nap room, and nursing mothers’ room
Equal Employment Opportunity
KDM Engineering strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
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Salary : $80,000 - $100,000