Civil Engineer

Foth
Cedar Rapids, IA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at entry-level to mid-level civil engineers who seek hands-on experience in airport design and federal/state compliance, with a preference for those familiar with AutoCAD and construction observation.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a background in AutoCAD Civil 3D and a desire to work on aviation projects in the Midwest and Southeast
    — “supporting commercial and general aviation projects across the Midwest and Southeast”
  • Individuals who value mentorship and professional development in a collaborative engineering firm
    — “offering opportunities for development, mentorship, and collaboration with experienced professionals”
  • Engineers with prior construction observation or internship experience in transportation or airport design
    — “Experience in construction observation and construction administration during employment or college internships”

Things to consider

  • Drug testing is mandatory and must be completed within two business days of accepting an offer
    — “Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance”
  • Candidates must be prepared to work in a tobacco-free environment
    — “All locations are tobacco-free”
  • Colorado residents may choose to redact age-related information from their application materials
    — “Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and construction observation in your resume and interview responses
    — “Prior experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D software in design applications”
  • Highlight your ability to create 3D models and support project design life cycles
    — “Provide essential AutoCAD design support for the full project design life cycle”
  • Showcase your understanding of federal, state, and municipal design standards in your application materials
    — “Ensure that design standards and processes align with federal, state, and Foth standards”
  • Demonstrate your commitment to collaborative, values-based work environments in your interview responses
    — “values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • delivers engineering design support for clients
  • assists with studies and technical design reports
  • provides AutoCAD design support
Typical background
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Civil EngineeringAutocad Civil 3DConstruction ObservationDesign Standards

Preferred

EIT CertificationAirport Design ExperienceDOT Design Standards

About the role

Original posting from Foth via Lever

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate! Learn more at foth.com/careers. 

Foth’s Cedar Rapids, IA office is growing and looking for a Civil Engineer to join our airports team. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting commercial and general aviation projects across the Midwest and Southeast while building your civil engineering expertise in a unique and dynamic airport environment.

At Foth, we are committed to your professional growth, offering opportunities for development, mentorship, and collaboration with experienced professionals. You’ll work on challenging and rewarding projects, contribute to quality engineering solutions for our aviation clients, and build the technical skills and experience to grow your career.

Primary Responsibilities::

Deliver engineering design support for clients and their projects, including roadways, airfield pavements, storm water needs, parking, construction phasing, and utility design

Assist with studies and technical design reports critical to project feasibility

Provide essential AutoCAD design support for the full project design life cycle

Create 3D models to support the design and engineering of key project elements

Engage in construction representation services

Ensure that design standards and processes align with federal, state, and Foth standards

Perform civil engineering tasks under the guidance and leadership of a Professional Engineer

Required Qualifications::

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited program

Prior experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D software in design applications

Experience in construction observation and construction administration during employment or college internships

Preferred Qualifications::

Engineer-in-Training certification

Municipal transportation, DOT, or airport design experience and working knowledge of state, municipal, or federal design standards

Prior construction observation experience

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free.  Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance.  Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters/Agencies: Foth does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed recruiting agreement coordinated through Foth, Foth reserves the right to pursue and hire candidates without financial obligation to third party recruiters or agencies.

Source: Foth careers (Lever)

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