Careers

CIVIL ENGINEER II

Reports To:   Project Manager

Status:            Full-time, Exempt

Date:               October 2020

Pay Band:      3

Primary Areas of Focus

• Plan Set Management
• Drafting
• Engineering Design

Core Responsibilities

• Competent with the office CAD system to initiate sheet creation, as-builts, details, and other graphic output.
• Understand engineering principals to provide basic design and drafting of civil engineering systems.
• Perform grading and drainage design under the direction of the Civil Engineer or Project Manager.
• Provide direction, coordination, and QA/QC to less experienced engineers.
• Perform field reconnaissance.
• Perform research for technical reports.
• Communicate with internal and external project teams.
• Provide project submittal administrative support.
• Understand and follow NE practices and processes to perform tasks on time and within budget.
• Achieve an 85-95% Billable Utilization Rate. Non-billable activities include company & team meetings, professional development, community involvement, innovation time, culture & engagement activities, mentoring, learning, and training.
• Accomplish work with moderate supervision. Follow established and detailed directions.  Civil Engineer or Project Manager reviews for accuracy and overall adequacy.
• Accountable for situational success and resolves problems that are readily identifiable with a limited scope by following standard practices, procedures, and processes.
• This role is an individual contributor role.
• Decision-making has a significant effect on completing project tasks.
• This position has the responsibility to meet project task targets.
• Responsible for completing timecards accurately and on time.
• The responsibilities of this role may allow for telework following Northern’s policy.
• This role is not eligible for the company cell phone plan.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering field.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within one year.
• Extraordinary experience may be considered in lieu of degree or certification.
• Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience in civil engineering.
• Competent in Civil 3D and Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.

Who You Are:

• Not satisfied with the status quo and are always looking for ways to improve yourself, your team, and the company. Communicate improvements with your team and leaders.
• Takes responsibility for your own experience and actions and recognizes how your actions impact others.
• Creates and cultivates authentic internal and external relationships and recognizes the importance of maintaining those connections.
• Appreciates diversity and serve as a champion in creating an inclusive culture.

Physical Requirements

• Required to stand, walk, and sit.
• The position may require a visit to project sites often.
• The position requires a regular and normal range of hearing.
• The employee must be able to lift 40 lbs. occasionally.
• Requires prolonged sitting with 15% of the time spent bending and reaching.
• Must have manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
• Noise levels consistent with a standard office environment.