Civil Engineer

Widseth Smith Nolting and Associates

$90K — $125K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
  • PE license in MN and ND.
  • 5-8+ years of municipal engineering experience.
  • Strong design and project management skills.
  • Supportive and collaborative leadership style.
  • Valid driver's license with ability to travel.

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning and design of civil infrastructure projects.
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers and EITs.
  • Partner with clients and contractors to execute projects.
  • Manage schedules, budgets, QA/QC, and documentation.
  • Shape proposals and project scopes based on insights.
  • Utilize Civil 3D and GIS for innovative design solutions.
  • Promote smarter, greener engineering practices.

Benefits

  • Training in design, leadership, and business development.
  • Continued education and licensure support.
  • Advanced technical training opportunities.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • HSA and flexible benefits available.
  • Life and disability insurance coverage.
  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Lead Projects. Grow People. Shape Communities.

Widseth is looking for a Civil Engineer who's ready to take ownership of complex, meaningful work-and help guide the next generation of engineers along the way. If you're energized by solving problems, collaborating with smart people, and seeing your designs come to life, you'll fit right in here.

This role is hands-on, people-focused, and impact-driven. Your work will matter, and your voice will be heard.

What You'll Do
  • Lead the planning, design, and delivery of civil infrastructure projects-site development, roadways, drainage, utilities, and whatever challenges come next.
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers and EITs with support that helps them grow fast.
  • Partner with clients, architects, contractors, and agencies to turn ideas into built projects that serve communities.
  • Own schedules, budgets, QA/QC, and documentation-keeping projects moving and teams aligned.
  • Shape proposals and scopes with your insight and experience.
  • Leverage top tools like Civil 3D, stormwater modeling software, and GIS to streamline design and push for innovation.
  • Champion smarter, greener, more resilient engineering solutions that raise the bar for every project.

What You Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
  • PE license in MN and ND
  • 5-8+ years of municipal engineering experience.
  • Strong design and project management-you know how to get projects across the finish line.
  • A leadership style that's supportive, open, and collaborative.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel to client sites and commission meetings.

Preferred Experience
  • Working with rural or small-town municipalities.
  • Familiarity with local, state, and federal funding and permitting processes.

What We Offer

Real Career Growth
  • Training in design, leadership, and business development.
  • Continued education, licensure support, and advanced technical training.

Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive salary ($90,000-$125,000 based on experience)
  • Annual discretionary profit-sharing bonuses
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • HSA and flexible benefits
  • Life and disability coverage
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Strong support for professional development and continuing education

All offers are contingent on a background check meeting company standard.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Salary Description

$90,000 to $125,000

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