Civil Engineer

This position is based in our Perham, MN office, and preferred candidates should be willing to work on-site to foster teamwork, expertise, and collaboration.

At Widseth, we have a diverse client base that includes over 60 rural communities in greater Minnesota and North Dakota. As a Civil Engineer with our firm, one of your primary responsibilities will be project management for multiple clients. This requires a diverse background and experience in municipal engineering projects. If you have a passion for diverse projects and look forward to solving challenges, this position is for you!

The position focus will be:

• Manage multiple clients and projects, may attend city council and commission meetings, and management of our internal project design and field staff and external consultant partners.
• Develop design concepts using appropriate methodology and oversee plan preparation.
• Prepare technical reports, construction estimating, contract documents and specifications and administrate the public bidding process on behalf of our clients.
• Coordinate verbal and written communication with a multi-discipline team. Interact with contractors and clients throughout the various phases of the project.
• Support business development operations by attending industry functions, client meetings/presentations.
• Participate in development of other civil related projects as deemed appropriate by the firm.

To be considered for this position you’ll need to meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Professional licensure (P.E.) in good standing in the state of Minnesota or North Dakota.
• 5-10 years’ progressive experience in civil engineering.
• Knowledge of NDOT or MnDOT requirements, State-Aid procedures, and common funding programs such as USDA Rural Development and Public Facility Administration.
• A working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D and MicroStation is preferred but is not required.
• Demonstration of good communication skills and client management techniques.

Widseth provides competitive compensation based on relevant experience and background, discretionary annual profit-sharing bonuses, health insurance, health savings accounts, flex benefits, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, dental and vision paid time off, paid holidays and opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

Recognized by Prairie Business Magazine as one of the 50 Best Places to Work, consider joining the hard working, fun, collaborative, and supportive environment at Widseth where every day we strive to enable our core purpose: Create Value. Inspire Greatness.

EOE/AA