Civil Engineer Graduate

Clark Nexsen

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Virginia Beach, Virginia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Civil Engineer Graduate will assist in the design of sites, subdivisions, and utilities under the supervision of a licensed engineer. Responsibilities include performing engineering tasks, conducting hydrological and hydraulic analyses, and supporting the bidding and construction phases of projects.

Qualifications

This role is perfect for recent graduates with civil engineering knowledge, offering hands-on experience in site, subdivision, and utility design under the guidance of licensed engineers. Key skills include understanding zoning ordinances, preparing design documents, and assisting with bidding and construction phases, making it an excellent opportunity to grow in a collaborative environment.

Job Description

Join Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, and become part of a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our clients—while making a meaningful impact on our communities and the world through the projects we help bring to life.

A Civil Engineer Graduate will be responsible for assisting in various aspects of the Civil engineering portion of a project while working under the close supervision and guidance of a licensed Civil Engineer (PE). Typical responsibilities include discrete tasks associated with designing a site, subdivision, or utilities. This person will work in stand-alone and multi-discipline design teams supervised by senior engineers and project managers on projects of small to medium scope.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

 General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Performing various aspects of Civil engineering on projects, or portions of projects, as directed by a senior or lead project engineer and in conformance with the applicable zoning ordinances, standards and specifications.  Projects may include site design for buildings or subdivisions, design for infrastructure projects, and design related to a business development activity such as a response to a Request for Proposal (RFP).  
  • Working closely with the lead project engineer to develop a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of Civil engineering
  • Assisting with the preparation of programming documents, schematic documents, design development documents, and construction documents as directed
  • Performing various duties associated with the bidding process, including preparing addenda and amendments, open and tabulate bids as directed
  • Assisting with the various duties associated with the construction phase, including field visits, answering RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and preparing record drawings as directed
  • Complying with quality control policies and procedures
  • Learn and implement department and company standards
  • Participating in team meetings and coordinating efforts with other team members
  • Actively participate in education, mentoring and IDP programs
  • Perform Engineer tasks as assigned
  • Perform hydrological analysis to evaluation the effects of rainwater on a site
  • Perform hydraulic analysis to evaluation the design of a storm drainage system
  • Assist with the design of storm drainage and water quality systems
  • Assist with the design of water distribution systems
  • Assist with the design of sanitary sewer systems
  • Assist with site layout and site grading
  • Assist with the design of roadway projects
  • Assist with preparing LEED templates
  • Adhere to project budget and schedule
  • Working with, responding to, and taking direction from Senior Engineers, Project Managers and Design Managers

Clark Nexsen

Clark Nexsen, A JMT Company, is an integrated architecture and engineering firm creating innovative design solutions for U.S. and global clients. We serve more than a dozen markets including higher education and K-12, science + technology, commercial, and infrastructure and transportation. Through collaboration and the development of a wide range of expertise, we believe we can create a better world through our work. We are ranked in the Top 25 Architecture/Engineering firms in Building Design+Construction’s annual survey and as a Top 10 design firm for both higher education and the military sector.
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