What are the responsibilities and job description for the entry-level Civil Engineer position at Passero Associates?
Entry-Level Civil Engineer
Job Description
Passero Associates is seeking an entry-level Civil Engineer to join our team and report to our St. Augustine, FL office. In this role, you will support the production of project plans for site development, municipal, and airport projects throughout the Southeast, including site geometry, grading, drainage and erosion control, pavement, utilities, stormwater management, quantity takeoffs, technical specifications, contract documents, and cost estimates.
The selected candidate will work closely with experienced engineers and designers and gain hands-on experience through all phases of project delivery, from concept development and permitting through construction closeout. This position is well suited for a recent civil engineering graduate who wants to build a strong technical foundation while working on public infrastructure and aviation projects.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with conceptual designs, engineering calculations, preliminary and detailed cost estimates, and permitting documents.
- Support development of design documents, construction plans, technical specifications, engineering reports, and bid packages.
- Perform civil engineering design tasks under the direction of licensed professional engineers, including grading, drainage, stormwater, utilities, pavement, erosion control, and site geometry.
- Use AutoCAD Civil 3D and related software to prepare plans, profiles, surfaces, quantities, and design documentation.
- Assist with quantity takeoffs, engineer's estimates, technical research, and preparation of project documentation.
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, designers, surveyors, and other disciplines.
- Participate in client, agency, and project-team meetings as assigned.
- Assist with construction administration services in the office and field, including site observations, submittal reviews, RFIs, and project closeout documentation.
- Participate in internal quality-control reviews and professional development activities.
Qualifications/Experience:
- BS degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, completed or expected by the position start date.
- 0-2 years of civil engineering experience; relevant internship, co-op, or prior AEC experience is preferred.
- Coursework in civil/infrastructure design, transportation engineering, water resources, pavement engineering, construction management, or related topics.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Autodesk Civil 3D preferred.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, or ability and commitment to obtain EIT certification, preferred.
- Strong analytical, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative project-team environment and manage multiple assignments.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to report to the St. Augustine, FL office.
About Passero: founded in 1972, Passero Associates has a staff of more than 180 professionals providing high-quality, value-oriented architecture, aviation, civil and structural engineering, planning, transportation, and survey services throughout the northeastern, southeastern, and midwestern United States.
As a full-service professional AEC firm, our technical teams specialize in traffic engineering, sustainability, program management, design-build, construction observation, 3D visualization, and virtual infrastructure services and solutions. We have the resources needed to manage all aspects of a project while maintaining focus on schedule, quality, and cost.
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