Entry-Level Civil Engineer
The Entry-Level Civil Engineer at Confidential Client in Charlotte, NC supports planning, design, and permitting of civil engineering and land development projects across diverse sectors. This role offers hands-on experience with site/civil engineering design using industry-standard software and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative infrastructure solutions.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is seeking an Entry-Level Civil Engineer to join their Charlotte, NC team. In this early-career role you will support site/civil engineering tasks across land development and infrastructure projects and gain hands-on experience using industry tools and workflows.
- Assist with planning, design, and permitting for civil engineering, land development, and infrastructure projects
- Support preparation and modification of engineering deliverables: reports, specifications, construction schedules, cost estimates, and design plans
- Use engineering software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.) to create and update plans and drawings
- Review reports, maps, aerial imagery, and test data to assess soils, terrain, hydrology, and topography for design implications
- Contribute ideas to improve team efficiency and project delivery
- Apply engineering fundamentals and advanced mathematics to design tasks
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to meet project milestones
- Perform other duties as assigned consistent with project needs
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
- 0–2 years of relevant work experience (internships/coop experience acceptable)
- Minimum 3.0 GPA (as posted by the client)
- EIT certification or active registration for the FE exam preferred
- Prior exposure to site/civil design tasks such as site planning, grading, stormwater management, drainage, and erosion control
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and Civil 3D strongly preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks
- Able to work both independently and collaboratively on project teams
- Availability to work a typical Monday–Friday schedule with occasional evenings or weekends as project needs require
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated base pay: $79,475 per year (estimated)
- Full-time benefits may include: company-paid medical, dental, vision; life, short- and long-term disability; parental and military leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off and professional license bonuses; education reimbursement
- Professional development: mentoring, training, employee resource groups, and career growth opportunities
Location & Work Schedule
- Location: Charlotte, NC (on-site or hybrid as defined by the Confidential Client)
- Employment type: Full time (Contract status listed by source may apply — see employer for details)
Notes
- Employer name in source materials has been replaced with "Confidential Client" per Careertakes posting standards.
- Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform assisting this hire; final hiring decisions and employment are made by the Confidential Client.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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