What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Site Design Engineer position at Pennoni?
Pennoni is hiring! In particular, we are looking for a Graduate Site Design Engineer to contribute to our multi-discipline site design projects on a full-time, direct basis at our office in Newark, NJ. This person will have the opportunity to work on a variety of municipal improvement & private site development projects while supporting Staff & Project-level Engineers in all aspects of our projects: conceptual planning, preliminary design, detailed development, construction documentation, permitting documentation, and engineering reports).
Primary Responsibilities:
- Perform site design work; this includes site layout, grading, utilities-oriented tasks (e.g.: water & sanitary sewer systems), and public street design.
- Perform site visits to review existing and proposed conditions.
- Assist with stormwater management projects: this includes designing stormwater piping systems, assisting with Erosion & Sediment Control, assisting with detention basin designs, and implementing the NJDEP Best Management Practices.
- Review of local municipal ordinances as well as county & state regulations.
- Assist the design team in preparation of plans for permitting & construction; this includes the preparation of permit applications.
- Assist with the preparation of engineering reports that present technical information to demonstrate compliance with client requirements and/or regulatory requirements.
- Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed.
Basic Requirement:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or a related discipline); recent graduates are encouraged to apply!
Preferred Qualifications:
- FE / EIT is preferred.
- Proficiency with engineering CADD software, especially AutoCAD Civil 3D, is a plus!
- Proficiency on all standard Microsoft Office 365 software applications (especially Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Positive attitude.
- Excellent organizational & interpersonal skills, especially with a proven ability to work in an energetic and challenging work environment on a variety of projects; this person will be expected to collaborate with our team while demonstrating a self-motivated demeanor and effective multi-tasking skills.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
Target Salary: 65,000-75,000
Why Pennoni?
At Pennoni, we're not just another multi-disciplinary engineering firm; we're a vibrant team of innovators shaping the future! Founded more than five decades ago, Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm where individuality sparks innovation and growth. We’re all about helping you build your career while fostering a great workplace culture – here, you'll work with supportive, talented teammates and find pride in your contributions. Join us to be part of a team that values your unique skills and drives excellence in every project!
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