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, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

As a Design Engineer (EIT) on municipal projects you will work with project managers and engineers to support design and construction-phase work that helps communities thrive. Typical responsibilities include:

• Assist project engineers with design and construction phase activities on municipal projects
• Perform basic design computations, preliminary layout and design
• Research and prepare drafts of preliminary reports and feasibility studies
• Assist with preparation of project plans and specifications
• Prepare cost and quantity take-off estimates
• Participate in construction observation and administration: staking, documenting activities, measuring and testing, providing oversight, and coordinating with contractors, subcontractors, residents and city staff

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What We’re Looking For

We encourage candidates who meet most of the items below to apply:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (accredited program)
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire
• 0–3 years experience preferred (entry-level candidates graduating Dec 2026–May 2027 are welcome)
• Prior experience or coursework in infrastructure design and/or construction observation
• Working knowledge of CAD and design software (for example AutoCAD Civil3D, MicroStation)
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel frequently during construction season
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer without restriction. Our client is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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Salary & Benefits

• Salary range: $58,000 – $90,000 per year (final offer will depend on experience, credentials, and location)
• Competitive compensation plan; overtime and discretionary bonuses may be available
• Retirement plan with matching contributions; ESOP or similar ownership programs where applicable
• Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and flexible scheduling options
• Tuition reimbursement and career development support
• Parental leave, short- and long-term disability, health/vision/life insurance, FSA/HSA options
• Employee assistance program and dependent care reimbursement

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Location, Schedule & Employment Type

• Location: Landfall, MN (onsite and field work required)
• Employment type: Full-time or Contractor (as posted)
• Travel: Frequent travel to project sites during construction season; local/regional travel expected

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Why Work Through Careertakes

Careertakes is acting as the recruiting partner for this opportunity. If selected, you will be hired directly by our client (Engineering). Careertakes can also surface other matched roles to qualified applicants and helps keep the application process efficient and transparent.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.