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Role overview

Confidential Client is hiring a Design Engineer (Engineer-in-Training / EIT) to support municipal infrastructure projects. This entry-level to early-career role focuses on design and construction-phase engineering duties, with opportunities to grow technical skills in civil design software and on-site construction observation.

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What You’ll Do

• Assist Project Engineers and Project Managers with municipal design and construction-phase activities.
• Perform basic design computations, preliminary layout, and drafting of preliminary reports and feasibility studies.
• Support development of plans and specifications and prepare cost and quantity take-offs.
• Participate in construction observation tasks, including staking, measuring and testing, documenting activities, and coordinating with contractors, city staff, and residents.
• Communicate clearly with internal teams and external stakeholders to support timely, quality project delivery.
• Travel frequently during construction season to project sites.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (or equivalent).
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, or ability to obtain EIT certification within 12 months of hire.
• 0–3 years’ experience preferred — recent graduates (Dec 2026 / May 2027) and experienced EITs encouraged to apply.
• Working knowledge of CAD and civil design software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil3D, MicroStation).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to various job sites; frequent travel during construction season required.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Authorization to work in the United States required; Confidential Client does not provide visa sponsorship for this role.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $58,000 - $90,000 per year (commensurate with experience and credentials).
• Competitive compensation and discretionary bonus opportunities.
• Employee ownership plan (ESOP) contributions, 401(k) match program.
• Paid time off (PTO), company holidays, and volunteer time off (VTO).
• Tuition reimbursement, parental leave, short- and long-term disability.
• Health, vision, and life insurance; flexible spending and dependent care reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program and other employee-focused benefits.

Note: The posted salary range reflects Confidential Client’s good-faith estimate. Final compensation will depend on factors such as experience, education, and location.

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Why this opportunity

• Hands-on municipal engineering experience on impactful community projects.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and exposure to both design and construction phases.
• Growth path toward professional licensure and expanded responsibilities.

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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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