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, Land development engineering and environmental consulting.

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

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client seeks motivated early-career civil engineers to support planning, design, and permitting for land development and infrastructure projects. This is an entry-level, full-time role focused on hands-on site/civil design work and collaboration across project teams.

• Assist with planning, design, and permitting for civil engineering, land development, and infrastructure projects
• Prepare and modify engineering documents: reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, cost estimates, and design drawings
• Use design software and tools (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.) to develop and revise plans
• Analyze reports, maps, drawings, test and aerial photographs to evaluate soil, terrain, hydrology, topography, and geologic data
• Support site planning tasks including grading, stormwater management, drainage, and erosion control
• Recommend process improvements and contribute ideas that increase efficiency and quality
• Apply engineering fundamentals and advanced mathematics to project tasks
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet project needs

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 0–2 years of relevant work experience (internships and co-ops count)
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred
• EIT certification or current registration for the FE exam preferred
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D; familiarity with Microsoft Office
• Prior internship or project experience in site/civil design (site planning, grading, stormwater, drainage, soil erosion)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical ability, multitasking, and sound judgment
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Availability for a standard Monday–Friday schedule with occasional evenings/weekends as project demands require
• Travel may be required based on business needs and project assignments

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Compensation & Benefits

Estimated pay: $74,943 per year (estimated).

Confidential Client offers a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage options
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability
• Paid family, parental, and military leave
• 401(k)/Roth plan with company match
• Paid time off and holiday programs
• Professional license and referral bonuses, and education reimbursement
• Employee resource groups, mentoring, and training programs
• Flexible work arrangements where business needs allow

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Location & Travel

This position is based in Salt Lake City, UT. Occasional travel to project sites or other offices may be required depending on assignment.

Confidential Client is committed to complying with applicable state and federal laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation for the application or interview process, please notify the recruiter.

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Why Join

Work with experienced engineers on a variety of land development projects (mixed-use, residential, retail, higher education, federal, and infrastructure). Confidential Client emphasizes career growth through hands-on experience, cross-office collaboration, mentoring, and technical training within a supportive and inclusive culture.

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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.