Engineering Assistant (Civil)

As an Engineering Assistant or Senior Engineering Assistant for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), you will participate in and contribute to a diverse range of engineering projects and services in our team-oriented environment. Under the direction and supervision of experienced engineers and project managers, you will contribute to manufacturing, renewable energy, commercial, industrial, and oil and gas development projects. You will participate in the following aspects of the engineering design process which will include opportunities for task/staff leadership responsibilities:

Assist, mentor, and/or direct staff as needed to:
• Develop site layout plans in accordance with local ordinance requirements;
• Create alignments, profiles, and site grading designs using AutoCAD Civil 3D;
• Prepare earthwork volume calculations;
• Develop post construction stormwater management, stormwater conveyance, and erosion and sedimentation control designs and prepare the supporting calculations and reports;
• Prepare drawing sets (from conceptual planning to final design and construction);
• Design sanitary sewers and prepare Sewage Facility Planning Modules;
• Conduct utility coordination and design onsite utility connections; and
• Prepare earth disturbance, municipal, and other permitting/approval applications.

• Associate's or technical degree in CAD, Construction, or Engineering or a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Engineering or similar field;
• Strong knowledge and experience using AutoCAD is required. Proficiency with Civil 3D is strongly preferred (required for Senior Engineering Assistant).
• Experience with HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, and other computer modeling software is a plus;
• Attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and good communication skills;
• Ability to work as a team player, take direction, and interact well with others; and
• Ability to evaluate design alternatives to solve constructability, code, and site challenges.

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.