Jr. Design Engineer

The JUNIOR DESIGN ENGINEER works under the general supervision of a Professional Engineer. The Junior Design Engineer will carry out complex technical details, perform inspections and prepare simple designs. This position is the entry level position for professional engineers.

Typical Duties:

• Supervises and inspects minor construction and maintenance work on highways, sewers, water mains, storm drains, sidewalks, or other public works projects.
• Prepares designs for simple engineering projects.
• Inspects construction materials to ensure they conform to specifications.
• Makes measurements and obtains design data.
• Obtains data for computation of quantities.
• Prepares progress reports.
• Serves as site inspector on contracted and sub-contracted work.
• Prepare preliminary and final project cost estimates
• Assists in the preparation of contract documents, specifications and plans for bidding in public works projects.
• Performs routine drafting and tracing of sewers, water mains, storm drains and highways or similar types of public works projects.
• Perform related duties as required

Do you have a valid Driver's License license?, Do you have a valid Engineer in Training certification?, Do you have experience in Productivity software?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering?, * Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering.

• EIT Preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate in English with internal and external clients.
• Able to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Able to make engineering design computations and check, design, and prepare engineering plans and studies.
• Able to perform mathematical computations as applied to engineering problems.
• Knowledge of the methods and equipment used in construction.
• Ability to perform designing and drafting assignments.
• Ability to interpret specification and contract essentials.
• Working knowledge of CAD and Microsoft Office.
• Valid Driver's License- Must be insurable by fleet insurer; driving history will be reviewed by agent and underwriter
• The ability to work a regular schedule of 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Monday through Thursday and 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM Friday
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with OSHA guidelines and directives, in conjunction with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Regularly work on repetitive tasks.
• Regularly use hands and fingers to handle, control, or feel objects.
• Regularly hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
• Regularly use headphones and earpiece.
• Regularly see details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• Regularly speak clearly so listeners can understand.
• Regularly understand the speech of another person.
• Frequently bend to file and maintain files.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone

Pulled from the full job description

• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account, Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes competitive salary, health, dental, and vision coverage, exceptional retirement fund contributions, flexible schedules, wellness incentives, professional development opportunities, and all-around great people to work with.

EMC is a Drug-Free Workplace & E-Verify Participant

We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $71,548.00 - $80,528.00 per year, * 401(k)

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

EMC Engineering Services, Inc. (EMC) is a multi-disciplined consulting engineering firm providing services throughout the United States. We provide planning, surveying, engineering, landscape architecture, and construction phase services. Founded in 1978, EMC has built a reputation for high-quality, cost-effective projects, resulting in satisfied clientele. We provide services to a multitude of clients, including municipalities, government agencies, industries, institutions, development authorities, architects, commercial investors, and residential developers. Our entrepreneurial culture is a key factor in EMC being recognized as one of Zweig Group's Hot Firms and Best Firm To Work For in 2021. We are committed to recruiting and retaining professionals of high integrity and technical ability. If you want to work hard, stretch yourself, be in a position for growth, and be rewarded professionally and financially, this is the firm for you! EMC has an opening for a Jr. Design Civil Engineer to join our Engineering Department in Augusta, GA.