Civil Engineer Trainee

Cache County is looking for a Civil Engineer Trainee to join our Engineering Division! This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in professional, technical, and complex tasks related to designing, planning, building, and maintaining County infrastructure, as well as reviewing development projects.

The starting salary for this Civil Engineer Trainee position is $27.00 per hour. You'll receive great benefits from day one, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement contributions, bereavement leave, and 14 paid holidays. Plus, full-time employees get 18 days of personal leave in their first year!

What you'll be doing :

You'll be assisting with reviewing development proposals, overseeing contracts and construction projects, conducting construction reviews and field assessments for crews, and managing County rights-of-way. You'll be working under the guidance of the County Engineer.

You'll perform general construction reviews and inspections for utility, roadway, and drainage improvements. This involves reviewing construction documents like design drawings and specifications for subdivisions, road and infrastructure projects, and other development activities for COG projects and development reviews.

You'll also be responsible for plan set reviews, verifying budgets and expenses, and ensuring projects comply with applicable codes and policies. You'll handle right-of-way tasks such as reviewing permits, enforcing violations, coordinating and acquiring land for County construction projects. Additionally, you'll interact with the public through phone calls, onsite discussions, written communication, and at the front counter.

For a detailed list of responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.

What you need :

You should be currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field.

About Cache County :

Cache Valley is a truly beautiful place to live and work. It offers a wealth of outdoor adventures, engaging heritage experiences, and a vibrant performing and fine arts scene. Our picturesque agricultural valley is situated between two majestic mountain ranges and is just slightly off the main path. The city of Logan is home to Utah State University, and access to outdoor recreation is exceptional. You can work downtown and be exploring the Wasatch Cache National Forest in less than a 10-minute drive, providing endless opportunities for hiking, rock climbing, birdwatching, mountain biking, skiing, and snowmobiling.

Our dynamic performing arts scene has earned us the reputation of Utah's Heart of the Arts, with three historic theaters on a single block, world-renowned opera, Broadway, and touring productions. We also have a great selection of restaurants.

Supplemental Information :

This is a career service position. Cache County is an equal-opportunity employer, and we hire without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability. We provide reasonable accommodations for known disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation information or special assistance with the application process, please contact Carli Smart at .

For veterans claiming preference (Utah Code Ann. 71A-2-102), please indicate this in your cover letter with sufficient information to identify the type of preference requested. A copy of your DD-214 must also be attached to your resume. If claiming disabled preference, please attach a copy of your letter from the VA stating your disability percentage.

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