Civil Engineer - Entry Level/EIT Job at Mannik Smith Group in Chicago

Civil Engineer - Entry Level/EIT

Department: Civil/Municipal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chicago, IL

Description

Gonzalez Companies is a partner managed firm that provides comprehensive Planning, Design, and Construction Management Services to large and small Water, Sewer and Utility Districts; Departments of Transportation; and municipalities. As we are currently in a high growth phase, we are seeking an Entry Level Civil Engineer to help serve our clients and community. If you’re hungry for knowledge, ready to make a difference, and dedicated to providing personalized attention to our clients, we want you on our team.

Your Primary Responsibilities will include

• Preparation of reports, construction plans, and technical specifications for projects
• Working under supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member and assisting with tasks including preparing engineering-related calculations, drawings, and visual aids
• Performing site visits and field observations before and during construction
• Able to conduct field work, tolerate variable environmental conditions, walk on uneven surfaces, and lift and carry at least 50 pounds when needed
• Following corporate quality procedures
• Collaborating with design teams consisting of multidisciplinary design engineers, technicians, and planners
• Ensuring that projects comply with local regulations and safety standards
• Maintaining proper documentation of projects, including design changes, reports, and test results
• Staying updated on industry standards, building codes, and software advancements
• Taking initiative to learn new skills or technologies that improve project efficiency or design

What you'll need

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil3D, and Microstation
• 1-2 years of internship experience providing engineering design for stormwater, wastewater, transportation, and/or site development engineering projects
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Coursework in water resources, transportation, or relevant coursework

Gonzalez Offers Competitive Benefits including:

• Competitive salary
• Major medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401K
• Bonus program
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Professional development
• A team of creative and talented individuals to work alongside

Gonzalez is a rapidly growing, dynamic, professional services firm specializing in civil engineering, construction management, and construction inspection. Our clientele includes large and small water, sewer, and utility districts; departments of transportation; and municipalities throughout the Midwest.

Working primarily in the Greater St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville metro areas, Gonzalez offers a great work environment, generous benefit packages, and opportunities to succeed in many professional disciplines.

Gonzalez Companies, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.