What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineer - Entry Level position at Wightman?
Civil Engineer 1 - Transportation
Position Purpose:
The Transportation Engineer will provide design and plan production for a wide variety of projects which may include research, planning, traffic safety, road reconstruction, road rehabilitation, bridge improvements, and trail construction.
Essential Functions:
- Perform AutoCAD Civil 3D design/drafting in support of civil engineering design projects
- Tabulate bid items and calculate construction bid quantities from plans and specifications
- Perform onsite construction inspection or other surveying tasks as needed
- Coordinate with government agencies, client staff, and other professionals to obtain design information and approvals
- Performs and guides quality assurance, ensuring projects get carried out as designed and recommend modifications as needed
Required Traits & Characteristics:
- Ability to plan, schedule work and complete work assignments within established budgets and timelines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Capable of working with a multidisciplinary team of planners, engineers, surveyors, architects and technicians
- Broad computer knowledge in particular Microsoft Office products
- Aptitude and demonstrated hands-on experience with computer applications such as AutoCAD Civil 3D
Organizational Relationships:
- Reports directly to Transportation Project Manager
Required Education/Experience:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
- 0-2 years of experience in construction or civil engineering field
Travel:
- Travel between offices for collaboration with team members and for project meetings will be required
- Hybrid (remote/in-person) work will be considered
About Wightman:
Let’s face it: no matter your career trajectory – whether you’re just starting out, currently in a mid-level position, or are looking to accelerate your career opportunities – you want to work for a firm that does great work, gives back to their community, supports your career path, and do it all alongside people with whom you can connect. After all, you spend a third of your day at work; why do it in a place where you do not feel valued, are longing for more responsibility, or feel disconnected from your clients? If you are seeking a position at a legacy consulting firm that is wholly owned by its employees, looking to do impactful work that matters, and find a work culture that supports your family life, bring your skills to Wightman.
Our full-service architectural, civil engineering, and land surveying firm, which was established in 1946, exists to serve people and the communities in which we live. We have a dynamic team of over 170 professionals that work to analyze, advise, design, and deliver successful projects in partnership with government, education, commercial, and energy clients throughout the Great Lakes region. We offer our clients comprehensive, multi-disciplinary services including Architecture, Civil Engineering, Surveying, Construction Services, GIS, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, and Reality Capture. What does that mean? It means we design and build awe-inspiring and award-winning streetscapes and 21st century learning environments, inspect interstates and bridges that ensure safe travel, accurately determine boundary lines and draw topographic maps, support energy service providers grow and enhance their green and traditional infrastructure, construct data-driven mapping solutions, envision outdoor gathering spaces that foster community, and so much more.
We are fun, creative, and passionate about our work and family life. To learn more, visit our Life at Wightman page: https://gowightman.com/careers/life-at-wightman
