What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Engineer - Construction position at WSB LLC?
What You Will Do: You will be part of our Construction Services/Design Build Group with our Contract Administration team helping manage and deliver successful projects while performing field inspection, verify compliance with the plans and specifications, prepare pay estimates, and produce project documentation for private, municipal, county, MnDOT and federal projects. This position would exist within our Construction Services/Design Build Group and provide you an opportunity to continue to build your career and work in an enjoyable and challenging work environment.
Location: Minnesota
As a Construction Graduate Engineer, you will:
- Assist with the inspection, surveying, materials testing and construction documentation for highway, land development and municipal construction projects.
- Specific tasks that you will perform include Inspection, contract administration, quantity and cost estimates, material certification, and project management.
- You will learn the industry by attending weekly meetings and interacting with contractors, owners, and project stakeholders.
What You Will Bring: The successful candidate must have
- A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or similar degree from an accredited school.
- Seeking 1-4 years of experience in Construction or related field is preferred.
- You will have the ability to prepare, read and understand construction plans and technical documents and have a functional understanding of contract administration.
- Candidates must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record. Excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic will allow you to excel in this position.
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
You must be comfortable working in all weather conditions. Due to the physical nature of the work, you must be able to lift 50 lbs. – 75 lbs. periodically. You are required to work with your hands, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. At times you may be working at or on uneven terrain, slopes, in confined spaces, or reinforced trenches.
Who We Are:
WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Geotechnical, Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.
Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short- and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.
WSB strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email askhr@wsbeng.com.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WSB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at askhr@wsbeng.com. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Notice to Third Party Agencies: WSB does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB, we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.
