Junior Civil Engineer (EIT)
📍 Independence, MO (Kansas City Metro)
Join a Growing Engineering Team
Our client, a respected and growing engineering firm in the Kansas City Metro area, is seeking a Junior Civil Engineer (EIT) to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience, receive mentorship from licensed professionals, and work on a variety of transportation and site development projects.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the planning, design, and preparation of construction documents for civil engineering projects
- Support roadway, highway, transportation, and site development projects
- Prepare engineering calculations, reports, specifications, and cost estimates
- Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop project plans
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, surveyors, and clients
- Assist with agency coordination and regulatory requirements
- Participate in site visits, field inspections, and construction observation
- Support projects from initial design through construction
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required
- 0–5 years of civil engineering experience
- Experience or interest in transportation, roadway, municipal, or site development projects
- AutoCAD Civil 3D experience preferred
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Desire to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
Preferred Experience
- Roadway or highway design
- Site development
- Grading and drainage design
- Utility design
- Municipal projects
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary ($70,000–$95,000+ DOE)
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development and continuing education support
- PE licensing mentorship and support
- Strong opportunities for career advancement
Why Join?
- Work alongside experienced, licensed engineers
- Diverse project portfolio
- Strong mentorship and growth-focused culture
- Stable backlog of projects
- Immediate hiring need with a fast interview process
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