Civil Engineer - Municipal

Who we are

Here at KLJ, we are Safe, Inclusive, Learners, Performers and Owners. We care that you get home safely. Every person, every idea, and every voice matters. We encourage personal and professional growth. We celebrate performance. As a 100% employee-owned firm, your decisions and efforts will help shape OUR great company.

Why work at KLJ

KLJ Engineering might be just the company you have been looking for. We are that perfect size – not so big that you become a number, not so small that our resources are limited. Here, you can be you, in all your engineering, surveying, planning and scientist glory. Just as you are. We embrace how much you love engineering, because we love it too. We love it when a road curves just right, when we see a familiar water tower on our drive home, or when we consider the fiber in the ground connects us to our friends and family. If you are looking to join a great firm, with amazing technical talent, we know just the place, here at KLJ.

Your growth opportunity

The Engineer serves a pivotal role in ensuring quality design and project deliverables that align with an exceptional client experience and KLJ engineering standards. Position may serve as technical lead, project, or task manager on projects. Position will be responsible for engineering and design tasks of increased complexity and impact.

• Apply civil engineering principles and standards to perform and direct engineering tasks
• Design of, and the direction of the design of, project elements
• Development of construction and bid documents in accordance with organization and client processes
• Construction administration process and directing on-site construction observation
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control review to ensure compliance with KLJ quality standards
• Participate in and facilitate meetings with stakeholders and clients Instruct, train and mentor group members
• Utilize effective written and oral communication

What You're Responsible For

• Demonstrated civil engineering competencies
• Responsible for the completion of project tasks independently or in teams
• Plans, organizes and manages project elements including client management
• Prepare, and review written reports and other documents
• Assist with preparing for and facilitating public and/or client meetings with support from senior staff
• Assist with scope, fee and schedule development
• May market to existing or potential clients and obtain work
• May be Engineer of Record for deliverables
• May serve as a project/task manager or technical lead for medium scale projects with support from senior staff
• May lead proposal and interview development with support from senior staff

What You'll Need

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited post-secondary institution
• Professional Engineer licensure
• Must possess MS Office skills including Word and Excel
• Must have valid driver’s license and able to operate motorized vehicles

Preferences:

• Civil or Construction Engineering Degree
• Project Management experience
• Prior Engineering Consultant Experience

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. The employee is regularly required to: Sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, and crawl Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms Talk or hear and communicate clearly The employee must: Frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

What Else You Need to Know

This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive or restrictive and other duties may be assigned. It is a description of the job as presently defined, and is subject at any time to revision. This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.

The salary for this position is expected to range between $77,400 and $99,600. This estimated salary represents the middle of the range. Factors that may be used to determine actual salary include education (or applicable experience), training, job location, competencies relevant to the role, and internal equity.

At KLJ, we have a vested interest in the personal, financial, and professional goals of our employees. We offer a competitive full suite benefit package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, performance bonus, 401k, employee stock ownership program, and a flexible work environment that gives you options to support excelling both professionally and personally The options available for the current plan year are described at .

 All applicants must be authorized to work in the US, without employer-sponsorship. KLJ does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas and does not participate in any OPT training program.

 KLJ will not be partnering with third-party recruiters on this position.  Please review our third-party recruiting policy at .

 Position will be posted until filled.