Design Engineer - Municipal
The Design Engineer - Municipal role at Confidential Client involves supporting project engineers in the design and construction phases of municipal infrastructure projects. This entry-level civil engineering position focuses on performing design computations, preparing project plans, cost estimates, and construction observation activities, contributing to safe and sustainable community infrastructure development.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Municipal Engineering (Civil Engineering).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
- Assist project engineers and project managers with design and construction-phase activities on municipal infrastructure projects (streets, stormwater, sanitary, utilities, and related public works).
- Perform basic engineering calculations, preliminary layouts, and prepare draft sections of reports and feasibility analyses.
- Help prepare plans, specifications, and cost/quantity take-offs.
- Support construction observation and administration activities, which may include staking, documenting field activities, measuring and testing, and coordinating with contractors, subcontractors, residents, and municipal staff.
- Use CAD and design software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation) to produce and revise design drawings and deliverables.
- Travel frequently during construction season to visit project sites across the region.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (accredited program).
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, or ability to obtain EIT within 12 months of hire.
- Entry-level candidates (May 2027 or Dec 2026 graduates) are encouraged to apply; experienced EITs with 1–3 years’ municipal/infrastructure experience are also welcome.
- Hands-on experience or coursework in infrastructure design and/or construction observation.
- Proficiency or working knowledge of CAD/design tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation.
- Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to project sites as required.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer-sponsored visa support.
Salary & Benefits
Salary range (posted by Confidential Client): $58,000 - $90,000 per year, depending on experience and credentials.
Benefits highlights:
- Competitive compensation with overtime and discretionary bonus opportunities
- Employee ownership (ESOP) contributions
- 401(k) match
- Paid time off (PTO), volunteer time off (VTO), and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and career development support
- Parental leave, short- and long-term disability
- Health, vision, and life insurance options; FSA and dependent care reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
Why This Opportunity
Join a municipal engineering team delivering community infrastructure solutions that help people live in safe, sustainable, and beautiful communities. This role provides on-the-job mentoring, varied municipal project experience, and opportunities for professional development and licensure support while working locally in Grand Rapids, MN.
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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