Civil Engineer (Entry-Level) - Michigan

Entry-level Civil Engineer

C2AE is currently seeking Entry-Level Civil Engineers at our multiple locations in Michigan and New York. This is a full-time opportunity for career advancement in the architecture and engineering field. As an entry-level Civil Engineer, you will perform daily construction oversight and observation services for various types of infrastructure and transportation projects as well as using engineering software for designing projects and plans. Always a part of the larger and collaborative team, you will work to understand the project needs and work independently on site with both clients and the construction firms. You will have a ground floor view of the projects that we are working on to benefit the communities we live in. The positions also provide learning and development opportunities on a wide variety of projects.

Why Work at C2AE?

C2AE is a growing team made up of technical and creative people who love design. Our team is full-service, able to deliver the complete architecture, infrastructure, and engineering package, and specializes in the markets of education, government, and manufacturing. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who are eager to collaborate on projects to improve the built environment and the world we live in.

At C2AE, we’re passionate about making our communities a little brighter, cleaner, and safer, one project at a time. If you want to end each day with a sense of accomplishment—with the feeling that you’ve made a meaningful difference—then you’re one of us. Let’s create ahead.

Engineering and Design (50%)

• Use engineering software to draft, design, detail, and modify engineering project designs/plans utilizing firm specifications.
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Review designs for compliance with regulations, design standards, codes, and specifications.
• Clarify and resolve technical issues.
• May provide technical assistance with proposals and presentations.
• Write reports and memorandums and assist with project presentations to clients.
• Assist the PM in the preparation of cost information.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Construction Observation (40%)

• Provide on-site construction observation services for municipal infrastructure and construction projects.
• Measure quantities, read and interpret plans, specifications, and shop drawings.
• Perform materials testing and maintain test logs.
• Transport testing equipment to and from the job site as needed.
• Prepare and maintain construction records to provide final field measured data to the Project Manager.
• Review contractor schedules and provide updates to Project Managers.
• Report issues to the Project Managers in a timely manner and work to resolve problems or conflicts with contractors involving the interpretation of plans and specification requirements.
• Act as a liaison with residents, clients, project managers and the construction team.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Administrative (10%)

• Participate in team meetings, all staff meetings, and other planning sessions.
• Participate in training and development activities as needed and directed by supervisor.
• Perform administrative tasks including, but not limited to, time sheet completion, expense reports, completing correspondence, etc.

Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science from an ABET accredited university, required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications (including, but not limited to nuclear density gauge certification, aggregate, concrete and density testing certifications); preference given to candidates that have current certifications.

Physical Qualifications

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Physical dexterity and ability to negotiate around a crowded and busy working office area, and around a crowded and busy working area, including construction sites.
• Position requires the ability to lift and carry up to 75lbs.

Location needs:

• Upper Peninsula
  • Bessemer
  • Escanaba
  • Sault Ste. Marie
• Gaylord

Organizational Relationships

Reports to: Professional Engineer Supervisor

Directs: N/A

FLSA Classification

Non-Exempt (Grades 1 only)

Exempt (Grades 2-10)

Equal Opportunity

C2AE prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, familial status, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.