Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Office Location :   Any Apex Office  (Fargo, Bismarck, or Dickinson, ND or Detroit Lakes, St. Cloud, or Minnetonka, MN)

Apex Engineering Group has openings for a Design Engineer working in the Transportation Group. The location of these positions is flexible and can be performed from any of our Apex offices or hybrid. Primary responsibilities include working as a key project team member on highway and urban roadway projects from the planning phase through design and construction. A Design Engineer shall be capable of independently and collaboratively contributing to the design and development of project plans, specifications and while working with project team members.  Design Engineers typically report to a Project Manager or a Senior Engineer but may be assigned to certain projects as the Project Manager depending on experience.  Additional responsibilities may include taking on the role of the project engineer / representative in the field during construction of projects.

Typical Tasks and Duties :

• Provide professional civil engineering services for clients by providing : planning, design, specifications, plans, reports, construction observation and project management.
• Delegate and supervise project tasks to CADD Technicians, Graduate Engineers and Field Technicians on the project team.
• Communicate frequently and effectively with supervisors and project managers on a consistent basis by providing updates and progress during all phases of projects.
• Attend company meetings, project meetings and client meetings on a regular basis.
• This position will require a role in preparing proposals and participating in interviews for securing work for the firm.  Responsibilities for business development will increase with experience and mentoring by senior staff.
• This position may lead to a more prominent role as a Project Manager and Client Manager which will include becoming responsible for project budgets and financial performance.
• Effective communication skills with the public will be required in settings such as public involvement meetings, informational meetings, construction notifications, etc.
• This position will require the initiative to think independently and make rational judgment calls.
• Expect to take on and understand the role of the project engineer and the owner’s on-site representative on construction projects.
• Continue to learn and proficiently utilize Computer Aided Design and Drafting software to prepare plan documents.
• Understand and follow company CADD procedures and client CADD procedures when required.
• Understand and follow company employee handbook and mandated safety policies.
• Perform responsibilities in a conscientious, legal and ethical manner with a strong attention to detail.
• Participate in professional organizations and community leadership programs.
• Travel and out of town stays will be required; Expect to work overtime, especially during the construction season.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications :

Physical Requirements :

Benefits :

We're looking for experience, entrepreneurs and enthusiasm. Apex Engineering Group believes that every employee plays an important role in our company's success and that is why we strive to provide our employees with a benefits program that rewards them for their hard work and dedication they put forth everyday.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes :

Hourly Base Pay Range : $40 - $55 ( Actual base pay is dependent on several factors, including experience, education, licensure, job location, and internal equity.)

EOE / AA

Please email Lisa.Markert@ApexEngGroup.com with any questions.

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