Entry-Level Civil or Environmental Engineer

Job Description

About the Job

Commonwealth Engineers, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Civil or Environmental Engineer for our South Bend, IN office. This is an excellent opportunity for a pending or recent graduate interested in pursuing a professional engineering career.

Key Focus Areas:

• Potable water
• Wastewater
• Stormwater
• Dams
• Levees
• Site civil work
• Sustainable infrastructure

Responsibilities

As part of a project team, you will help communities and industries solve challenging environmental infrastructure problems. Our team-based culture fosters learning and growth for entry-level engineers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing assignments applying standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to engineering tasks.
• Working under the supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member.
• Performing sub-professional engineering tasks such as:
  • Field work
  • Inspections
  • Engineering reports
  • Permits
  • Construction engineering
  • Simple design calculations
• Coordinating with contractors.
• Reviewing construction drawings and specifications.
• Contacting government officials for permits.

Qualifications & Skills

Required:

• Education: B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Foundational Skills: Basic engineering principles and a willingness to learn new skills.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Logistics: Valid driver’s license.
• Problem Solving: Ability to apply technical skills to meet project demands and solve client problems.
• Work Ethic: Positive attitude, impressive work ethic, clear sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet deadlines, attention to detail, and ability to contribute to a positive work environment.
• Passion: Demonstrated drive to achieve goals.

Preferred (a plus):

• Graduate degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam certification.

Benefits

Join Commonwealth Engineers, Inc., an award-winning leader in the water resource industry, and receive comprehensive benefits:

Compensation & Financial:

• Competitive base salary.
• Matching 401(k) & profit sharing.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Additional incentive pay for each hour worked in excess of the 40-hour schedule.

Health & Wellness:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance, including maternity leave.
• Supplemental Insurance.
• AD&D coverage.

Work-Life Balance & Development:

• Paid time off and holidays.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee outings.

Note: All offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.