Description

Civil Engineer in Training
Position Description

As a Civil Engineer in Training, you will join our Seattle office to produce construction documents for civil site projects, working onsite alongside our design team. What does this role involve day to day? You will use AutoCAD Civil 3D and Bluebeam to draft site plans, prepare engineering calculations, and research jurisdictional requirements, all under the guidance of a senior engineer.

What will you create? You will help produce plans, specifications, and technical memorandums for site systems and water and wastewater design across a variety of building construction projects. Our Seattle civil group is growing, so this is a chance to help shape that growth while building your own technical foundation.

What does success look like in year one? You will be comfortable producing accurate construction documents, contributing engineering calculations that require minimal revision, and supporting construction administration tasks including onsite field observation with growing independence.
Position Salary Range*

The expected salary range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000 annually.
Required Qualifications**

• ABET accredited degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum of 1 year of related job experience within the US
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bluebeam, Outlook, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to apply engineering concepts to real world applications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing
• Ability to perform basic engineering calculations
• Solid understanding of civil engineering fundamentals

Preferred Qualifications**

• Has passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

Did you know that some people hold back on applying to jobs if they don't meet 100% of the listed requirements? We don't want you to hold back! If you check most of the qualifications above and believe you could successfully do the work, we encourage you to apply!
Position Responsibilities***

• Support licensed project engineers on the design of civil site projects
• Plan layouts for small scale projects and coordinate deliverables across departments
• Research jurisdictional requirements to inform project design decisions
• Prepare project plans and specifications using AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office
• Perform engineering calculations to support project design
• Draft technical memorandums and reports summarizing findings and recommendations
• Support construction administration, including onsite field observation

Things to Note

*Actual pay will be determined based on the candidate's years of experience, licensure status, location, level of proficiency, and other job-related factors (as permitted by law). This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus.
**Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Cushing Terrell will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
***The majority of the time, a person in this role will be sitting in an office with limited physical requirements. This may require individuals to bend, stretch, twist, and reach.