Civil Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Civil Engineer

Department: Civil/Municipal

Location: Manchester, IA

Compensation: $68,000 – $72,000 / year

About the Opportunity

Fehr Graham is seeking a motivated Civil Engineer to join our dynamic team in Manchester, IA. This role is perfect for an eager learner passionate about working on diverse projects within civil, municipal, land development, and environmental engineering. We are looking for talented, trustworthy, and skilled individuals committed to providing personalized attention to our clients.

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Provide civil, municipal, land development, and/or environmental engineering services using prescribed methods.
• Perform specific and limited portions of broader assignments, working under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Apply standard practices and techniques in various situations, adjusting and correlating data, recognizing discrepancies, and following established office procedures.
• Work directly with clients and firm project managers to deliver projects with the highest quality, on time and within budget.
• Collaborate within a team environment, learning from fellow staff engineers, project engineers, environmental scientists, and project managers.
• Draft reports, assist with specifications, and make preliminary equipment selections.
• Communicate with clients to obtain data or share crucial project information.
• Develop leadership skills that foster autonomy and professional growth.

What’s in it for You (Benefits & Growth)

At Fehr Graham, we offer an exciting and engaging work environment where every day presents new challenges and opportunities. We don’t just manage projects – we bring them to life! This position will put you in the driver’s seat to steer transportation projects to success, accelerating your career trajectory.

You’ll have ample opportunities for professional growth within our progressive firm, established in 1973. Our people-first organization is dedicated to fostering employee development. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:

• Medical/life/disability insurance
• 401K profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off
• An awesome work environment centered on collaboration and support.

Where You’ll Work (Our Environment)

This position is based in our Manchester, IA, office. At Fehr Graham, we pride ourselves on delivering personalized attention and building trust with our clients. We believe in the power of skilled professionals who provide exceptional service, and we also champion work-life balance, integrating fun into everything we do – it’s one of our Core Values! We celebrate milestones, enjoy friendly team-building activities, and host office outings after work. Our offices embody positive energy and enthusiasm, encouraging teams to connect on multiple levels and support each other’s personal and professional growth.

What it Takes (Qualifications)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Experience: Recent graduates to candidates with up to three years of experience are encouraged to apply.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Technical Skills: Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Team Player: Must thrive in a collaborative team environment.

About Fehr Graham

Learn more about Fehr Graham’s people, culture, and projects on our website. We are committed to our people and our clients, bringing concepts to tangible achievements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fehr Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.