Assistant Civil Engineer

Company: Quad Knopf
Location: Merced
Posted on: November 15, 2022

Job Description:

Description:
Explore the exciting career possibilities a multi-disciplinary firm brings while working with a purposeful, goal oriented, close-knit team to improve the quality of life in communities throughout the Central Valley and beyond. QK has been a home for hundreds of people to build their careers over the past 50 years. Join our team of highly experienced, innovative professionals and start elevating your career today in a place built for professionals to flourish and find professional success while building lifelong relationships with our team and our clients.

• Using prescribed methods, performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced civil engineer
• Apply standard practices and techniques in specific situations, adjusts and correlates data, and recognizes discrepancies in results
• Follow operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes
• Assist in the preparation of improvement plans, specifications, supporting documents and permit applications for subdivisions,
  commercial developments, multi-family developments and public works projects
• Assist in the preparation of calculations, such as storm drain, wastewater, water system, earthwork quantities, transportation,
  cost estimates, and other supporting documentation for public and private projects
• Perform plan drafting using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Convert limited verbal and written directions and guidance from a project manager into a finished product or document
• Keep project managers and Team/Group leaders advised of all quality, schedule, and budget variances in a timely manner
• Visit sites as needed
• Conduct research as needed
• Help prepare applications for funding, permits, and other planning documents
• Other duties as assigned by more senior engineering professionals, Team/Group Leaders, Branch Managers or CAD Leaders
  
  Requirements:
  
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD, other CAD programs, and Microsoft Office suite
  • Ability to work well with others (as a team member) and alone
  • Possess verbal and written communication skills sufficient to work well with others to accomplish team goals
  • Visual acuity and manual dexterity
  • Ability to perform repetitive wrist and hand motions required
  • Ability to sit or stand for long periods and walk on uneven surfaces during site visit
  • A current driver's license and good driving record may be required if employee will be making field visits and/or meeting with clients outside the company's office
  • Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering or related field
  • Certification as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
  • Minimum three (3) months internship or other practical experience as a drafter or engineering technician preferred
  • Experience in drafting and plan production is required Benefits
    • Health, Vision, Dental Benefits
    • 401K (20% employer match)
    • PTO and more PI196345933

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