Entry-Level Civil Engineer

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
Salt Lake City, UT
Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward recent graduates or early-career professionals comfortable with planning, designing, and permitting infrastructure projects, and who are open to travel and occasional non-standard hours in Salt Lake City, UT.

Best fit for

  • Recent Civil Engineering graduates with internship experience in site planning and stormwater management
    — “Prior relevant internship or professional experience in site/civil design, including site planning, grading, stormwater management, drainage, and soil erosion”
  • Candidates who value collaborative, inclusive, and entrepreneurial work environments
    — “Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial”
  • Individuals who can balance independent work with team collaboration and thrive in a flexible schedule
    — “Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment”

Things to consider

  • Travel expectations may be significant depending on project assignments and business needs
    — “Travel may be required based on business needs and project assignments”
  • Candidates must be available to work occasional evenings and weekends
    — “Availability to work Monday through Friday with occasional evenings and weekends”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize your ability to recommend process improvements and innovative solutions in your resume and interviews
    — “Recommend new approaches and ideas that continuously improve efficiency and services performed”
  • Highlight your experience with AutoCAD or Civil 3D and your analytical skills in engineering design
    — “Working knowledge of AutoCAD or Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office Suite applications”
  • Demonstrate your strong attention to detail and ability to interpret technical data in your application materials
    — “Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities”
  • Showcase your communication skills with examples of technical writing or presentations
    — “Excellent written and verbal communication skills”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Assisting with the planning, design, and permitting of civil engineering projects
  • Preparing and modifying engineering documents
Typical background
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering0-2 years of work-related experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Civil EngineeringSite/civil Engineering DesignPlanning And DesignPermittingEngineering Documents PreparationEngineering Software (autocad, Civil 3D)Project Collaboration

Preferred

Renewable Energy ProjectsInfrastructure Development

Stack & domain

Civil EngineeringSite/civil Engineering DesignMixed-use DevelopmentsShopping CentersResidentialHigher EducationFederal ProjectsAutocadCivil 3DMicrosoft Office SuiteSite PlanningGradingStormwater ManagementDrainageSoil ErosionCommunicationAttention To DetailAnalyticalMultitaskingJudgmentEIT CertificationFE ExamLand DevelopmentInfrastructure Projects

About the role

Original posting from Langan Engineering & Environmental Services via Greenhouse

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary

Langan is seeking an Entry-Level Civil Engineer to join its collaborative team in Salt Lake City, UT. This individual will serve a key function in providing assistance with the planning, design, and permitting of civil engineering, land development, and infrastructure projects. In this role, you will have the opportunity to gain experience in site/civil engineering design for mixed-use developments, shopping centers, residential, higher education, federal, and other exciting land development projects.

Job Responsibilities

Assist with the planning, design and permitting of civil engineering, land development and infrastructure projects;

Assist with the preparation and modification of various engineering documents including reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, cost estimates and design plans for projects using engineering and design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.) and equipment;

Effectively use reports, maps, drawings, engineering plans, test and aerial photographs to assess soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics and topographical and geologic data and their impact on the planning and design of projects;

Recommend new approaches and ideas that continuously improve efficiency and services performed;

Apply knowledge and techniques of engineering and advanced mathematics;

Collaborate with team members on project tasks and assignments; and

Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering;

0-2 years of work-related experience; 

Minimum 3.0 GPA;

EIT Certification or current registration for the FE exam preferred;

Working knowledge of AutoCAD or Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office Suite applications;

Prior relevant internship or professional experience in site/civil design, including site planning, grading, stormwater management, drainage, and soil erosion;

Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities;

Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment; and

Availability to work Monday through Friday with occasional evenings and weekends; and

Travel may be required based on business needs and project assignments. Travel requirements may vary by position and may change based on business needs.

Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.

Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!

Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well-being and success of our employees.

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