Civil Project Engineer

Knobelsdorff Enterprises

$70K — $135K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years' experience in Civil Engineering or civil construction execution.
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
  • Good communication skills and a positive attitude.
  • Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D or willingness to learn.
  • Knowledge of civil practices: materials, SWPPP, Geotech, grading files, surveying.
  • Self-motivated and adaptable to changes in business strategies.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset for problem solving and accountability.

Responsibilities

  • Support civil preliminary analysis and estimating.
  • Assist with grading heat maps and site optimization.
  • Gather quotes for vendor and subcontractor pricing.
  • Review and validate subcontractor proposals.
  • Prepare bid packages and project proposals.
  • Support civil design including grading and site development.
  • Collaborate with operations for construction execution.

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees.
  • HSA contributions for medical expenses.
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
  • 401(k) with competitive company match.
  • Profit sharing and performance-based incentives.
  • Paid time off, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement.
  • Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Purpose: Support the design, estimating, and execution of civil scopes for solar and
industrial projects. Collaborate with preconstruction, engineering design, and field
operations assuring constructible, cost-effective solutions that meet project requirements
and timelines.

What You'll Do:
• Support civil preliminary analysis and estimating.
• Assist with grading heat maps and conceptual site optimization.
• Support pricing by gathering vendor and subcontractor quotes.
• Assist with review and validation of subcontractor proposals.
• Assist in preparation of bid packages and project proposals.
• Support civil design internally and externally, including grading, drainage, access
roads, and site development layouts.
• Review drawings and project documentation
• Review geotechnical reports and incorporate findings into design
recommendations.
• Assist in development of grading plans, cut/fill evaluations, and
constructability reviews.
• Review customer specifications
• Assist with coordination of RFIs and submittals
• Review material specifications
• Generate material takeoffs
• Support civil construction activities.
• Assist with generation and review of CAD models and drawings using
AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Perform civil takeoffs including earthwork, roads, drainage, and site prep.
• Collaborate with operations to support construction execution.
• Assist with development and verification of grading files.
• Assist with the development and verification of pile/equipment coordinate
files.
• Support surveying, staking layouts, and site setup.
• Provide technical guidance to field crews
• Travel to site to support and coordinate with project and construction teams for
successful project execution.
• Foster key strategic relationships with various partners.
• Ongoing integration and gain of technical knowledge to further establish self as a
reliable source of information to the engineering team.
• Manage project files, drawings, documents & records across multiple projects at a
time.
• Identify challenges and work with Quality and SMEs to resolve issues and
implement continuous improvement actions.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring:
  • The requirements listed in job descriptions are guidelines, not fixed rules. You do not have to satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification listed. If you feel you are an excellent candidate, we encourage you to apply!
  • 3-5 years' experience in Civil Engineering or civil construction execution. To include experience in proper design and constructability.
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent education/experience.
  • Good communication skills and a positive attitude.
  • Experience in using or a desire to learn the required software - AutoCAD, Civil 3D, similar.
  • Knowledge of applicable civil practices - materials, SWPPP, Geotech, grading files, surveying.
  • Must be self-motivated and flexible to accommodate changes in KE business strategies
  • Have entrepreneurial approach to problem solving and be accountable for project decisions and actions.
  • Possess and maintain a valid driver's license that represents a history of safe & competent driving.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.


Additional Information

We believe in paying for the value you bring to the team, and we aim to be competitive in every market we hire in.

Pay Range: $70,000-$135,000 per year

Total Rewards Statement

As a full-time employee at Knobelsdorff, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and future.
  • 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees
  • HSA contributions to support your medical expenses
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
  • 401(k) with competitive company match
  • Profit sharing and performance-based incentives
  • Paid weekly with competitive wages
  • PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement
  • Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage

We believe your work should be rewarded with more than just a paycheck. At KE, we invest in your total wellbeing.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Typical requirements may include:
  • Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, walk, and sit for long periods of time
  • Must be capable of working in inclement conditions including extreme hot and cold temperatures
  • Must be physically capable of lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs.

Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact Knobelsdorff Human Resources at 651-923-4970 or via email at [email protected].

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