Engineer - Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer

Roach & Associates, LLC –Seymour, WI

The Civil Engineer position is a progressive position allowing for advancement based on experience, knowledge, and demonstrated abilities. Placement of candidates upon hire will be dependent on experience. This position requires the application of civil engineering principles and practices from various engineering disciplines to engineer systems that provide for the storage, transfer, and/ or treatment of waste generated on farm production sites. Work involves, but is not limited to, site characterization, technical drafting, design and preparation of construction plans and specifications with NRCS and WDNR standards, functioning as Project Engineer and/or Construction Inspector on various projects, and coordination and communication with engineering staff, contractors and clients. Assignments afford some opportunity for independent creativity and judgment in planning work or in making efficient technical decisions. This position works in cooperation with staff and may serve as a lead person for other various staff.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited school.
• Entry level does not require related experience, mid-level requires at least two years of related experience.
• Valid driver’s license upon employment
• A willingness to engage, learn and develop expertise.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, by communicating verbally and in writing with colleagues, clients and regulative authorities.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD
• Knowledge of land surveying methods and techniques
• Ability to work with constant state of alertness and in a safe manner

Preferred qualifications:

• Fundamentals of Engineering
• Proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Knowledge of engineering methods and techniques as applied to waste containment structures design, Open and Closed Conduit Flow and Pumps.
• Knowledge of United Soil Classification System.
• Familiarity with WDNR and NRCS statutes and standards related to agricultural waste management.
• Agriculture experience or background

Tools and Equipment Used:

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Computer Aided Design (CAD) software (AutoCAD Civil 3d, HydroCAD. Excel, Word), personal computer, global positioning system (GPS) surveying equipment, hand operated auger equipment, hand tools, camera, phone, copy machine, calculator, full-sized pickup truck.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently required to walk over rough, wild terrain; use hands to operate tools such as an 8-pound sledgehammer or a shovel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The work may be strenuous and repetitive. The work will also require sitting at a workstation and operating a keyboard & mouse. Specific vision abilities required by this job include being able to sight through a telescopic instrument, close vision and the ability to adjust focus, and the ability to decern colors as needed for the determination of Muncel soil colors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment may vary from quiet to loud. The work may be indoors or outdoors, exposed to extreme weather conditions typical of Wisconsin.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interviews, background checks and job-related tests may be required. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirement of the job change.

Benefits/Pay:

Salary Range: $55,000 to $80,000

Benefits and pay will be based on the candidate's experience and skills. Benefits may include health insurance, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, 401k matching, vacation, and paid holidays.

Roach & Associates, LLC is seeking Civil Engineers to join our team! We are seeking professionals that will mainly focus on the development of civil and environmental infrastructure for agricultural sites in northeast Wisconsin. Specific responsibilities and compensation will be based on the applicant’s experience level, and professional qualification or certifications. Applicants should be excited to work on multiple projects and participate in all phases of design, documentation, and construction.

Who Are We

Roach & Associates is a consulting firm that provides services that include civil and environmental engineering, permitting, wetland delineation, business management consulting, and crisis intervention for agricultural, industrial, commercial, and private clients serving the Wisconsin Dairy community since 1995.