Civil Engineer in Training - Private & Municipal
The Civil Engineer in Training at Confidential Client supports design engineering tasks under general supervision, focusing on preparing plans, cost estimates, technical specifications, and evaluating vendor bids for residential, commercial, municipal, and park projects. This role involves both office-based design work and occasional field data collection, contributing to project segments and proposal efforts within a collaborative and development-focused company culture.
About Careertakes
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Position Overview
Confidential Client is seeking a Civil Engineer in Training (EIT) to join their civil engineering team supporting private and municipal projects in Arizona City, AZ. This is an entry-level / early-career role for candidates who hold a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and an active Engineer-in-Training certificate. You will work under general supervision to perform design tasks, prepare plans and estimates, support project teams, and participate in field activities.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare plan details and drawing outlines for defined portions of projects.
- Calculate material quantities and prepare cost estimates for assigned tasks.
- Assist in the preparation of technical specifications.
- Evaluate vendor bids and shop drawings for compliance with project requirements.
- Review and approve design drawings within defined limits.
- Prepare technical reports and write sections of broader project documents.
- Conduct or assist with field tests, site measurements, and data collection.
- Provide proposal support and contribute to project scoping and deliverables.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (design, project management, construction support).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university or college.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate in any U.S. state.
- Experience (academic, internship, or professional) with Civil 3D CAD software.
- Exposure to civil engineering work on residential, commercial, municipal and/or park projects.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work both in-office (Arizona City, AZ) and on-site when required.
Preferred Skills & Tools
- Civil 3D (AutoCAD Civil 3D) proficiency.
- Familiarity with preparing construction documents and cost estimating.
- Basic knowledge of municipal design standards and permitting processes.
- Ability to participate in field data collection and construction support activities.
- Comfortable working in team environments and supporting proposal development.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated salary: $83,440 per year (estimated based on source data).
- Confidential Client typically offers career development, training programs, and benefits that may include health insurance, retirement savings, paid time off, and professional development — details provided by the hiring organization during the process.
Additional Information
Confidential Client is committed to an inclusive hiring process and will consider qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants and employees during the hiring process; please let us know if you require an accommodation.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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