[Remote] Associate Civil Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Interwest Consulting Group is a leader in providing municipal services to cities and counties throughout the Western United States. They are seeking a motivated Associate Civil Engineer to join their Public Works team, offering an opportunity to contribute to public infrastructure projects while developing technical and professional skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist with plan checking for encroachment permits; land development grading plans, street plans, water and sewer plans, drainage plans, and drainage studies
- Review traffic control plans for compliance with applicable standards
- Coordinate with utilities, contractors, consultants, and municipal departments
- Support construction management activities, including resolving field issues when needed
- Prepare technical documentation, reports, and project correspondence
- Provide Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) project support to senior engineers and public works staff
Skills
- Understanding of engineering principles related to public works, utilities, and/or land development projects
- Working knowledge of plan preparation, including mass grading, rough grading, precise grading, storm drain systems, street improvements, and sewer and water plans
- Familiarity with land development processes, including entitlements, conditions of approval, hydrology and hydraulics, storm water quality management plans (SWQMPs), and final maps
- Awareness of relevant local, state, and federal regulations applicable to public works and development projects
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Experience using Bluebeam and Adobe Acrobat required
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution
- Familiarity with CEQA is preferred
- Minimum of 1–5 years of professional experience preferred
- Any combination of civil design and/or civil plan check experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Exposure to AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, ArcView, or ArcInfo is a plus
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or active progress toward a California PE license preferred
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