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What they do
A Civil Engineer designs and supervises large construction projects such as public buildings, roads, and waterways. Designs projects that meet the needs of users and the public and are structurally sound. Addresses environmental and land use issues in project design. May specialize in a particular aspect of design and construction, or a particular type of construction, such as transportation systems.
$106,306 / year median in Massachusetts
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Primary Responsibilities:
Perform field investigations, site visits, and construction observations. Assist with site evaluations and document existing field conditions. Observe earthwork, foundations, utilities, site development, and other construction activities. Perform field testing and collect soil, concrete, and other project samples and data as needed. Assist with subsurface investigations, test pits, borings, and other field exploration activities. Prepare detailed field reports, logs, photographs, and project documentation. Assist engineers with calculations, analysis, design, and technical evaluations. Support the preparation of engineering plans, reports, specifications, and other project deliverables. Assist with site design, grading, drainage, utilities, foundations, and other civil engineering tasks. Review construction plans, engineering drawings, and project specifications. Utilize AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other engineering software as needed. Communicate with engineers, contractors, clients, and other project stakeholders. Work both independently in the field and collaboratively with office-based engineering teams.Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline preferred. 0-3 years of professional or internship experience; recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Interest in gaining experience across both field and office-based civil engineering work. Previous engineering internship, construction, field inspection, materials testing, or design experience is a plus but not required. Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D is preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving abilities. Comfortable working outdoors, visiting active construction sites, and completing hands-on field assignments. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within an engineering team. Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed. EIT certification or plans to pursue the FE/EIT are preferred but not required.Pay Range:
$26.00/hr. - $29.00/hr. Now in our 4th decade, Resource Options, Inc. ("ROI") partners with Design, Construction, Environmental, and Real Estate professionals to help them identify great opportunities within their area of expertise. With offices throughout New England, New York and New Jersey, ROI seeks candidates interested in rewarding careers with companies serving the natural and built environments. Representative positions include carpenters, electricians, laborers, pipefitters, plumbers, OSHA 40 technicians, CDL drivers, lab pack chemists, HEO's, w/ww operators, analytical chemists, environmental scientists, safety professionals, land surveyors, M/E/P engineers, civil, structural and geotechnical engineers, architects and interior designers, project managers, estimators, superintendents, OPM representatives, property managers, facility maintenance technicians and more. ROI intends to provide a safe and drug-free work environment for our employees and our clients; as such you may be required to take a pre-employment drug screen before beginning employment. If you value an honest day's work and take pride in what you do, we want to work with you. Come join our team! ROI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. #MSHEABenefits
- Dental Insurance