Civil Engineer – Entry Level (Hybrid)

Job Description:

Summary:

The person in this position will work with project teams on civil engineering and related technical assignments. Work will include completing designs using CADD modeling software, preparing spreadsheets and construction plans and specifications, completing site development designs, and writing reports as well as performing construction cost estimating, construction observation, and facility inspection. This person may also work with permitting agencies and public officials. Work may require short-term, out-of-town assignments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

• Computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Word as well as intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel

• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or other CAD-based civil design software

• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

• Ability and willingness to conduct fieldwork independently or with a team, either locally or out of town, when needed

• Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship from Barr, now or in the future

• Possession of a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certified or ability to obtain certification within one year

• Experience preparing plans and specifications, analyzing alternatives, and developing quantity takeoffs and cost estimates

• Construction administration experience, such as review and response to payment applications, submittals, and claims and interpreting plans, specifications, and bid documents

• Drafting PowerPoint, memo, and report text and figures

• Two or more years of related work experience

• Experience with Civil 3D

A hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office. This position is based out of Barr’s Bismarck, North Dakota, office.

Compensation:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $73,000–$78,000/year. This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Compensation will vary based on relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance. Barr has a “no retained earnings” model and distributes all its profit to our employees through our bonus plan and ESOP.

Benefits:

People report that they stay at Barr because of the camaraderie and career opportunities. Another draw is our competitive package of employee benefits, which includes professional development funding, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability and accidental death insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses, paid holidays, paid time off (accrues on all hours worked), and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked). Barr’s benefits package offerings include:

• Professional development funding

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation, provided through profit distribution

• Cash bonus

• Medical and dental insurance

• Life insurance

• Disability and accidental death insurance

• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

• Paid holidays

• Paid time off

NOTE: Applicants must be able to work in locations that feature rough terrain typical of construction sites and must be able to enter and work in facilities that include limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities. Position will require lifting or moving field-testing equipment. Safety training will be provided before being given work assignments on these sites. Applicants will be asked to participate in a drug screening program at the request of clients.

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Open positions at Barr Engineering Co. do not have application deadlines. Barr Engineering Co. is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary : $73,000 - $78,000