Entry Level Engineer

Description:

Since 1995, Nova Consulting provides professional Civil / Environmental engineering services through every stage of public infrastructure improvement including planning, design, and construction phase, as well as Program / Construction Management (PM/CM) services. Nova proudly serves federal, state, and local government agencies on award-winning, multi-million-dollar infrastructure projects for water/wastewater, environmental, resilience / SLR, airports, seaports, transit, roadway, and non-motorized transport.

Nova’s team of skilled engineers, scientists, geologists, construction managers / inspectors focus on innovative solutions with a client-centric approach to promote sustainable infrastructure for the betterment of our communities, our environment and our world.

We are seeking a highly motivated Entry Level Engineer to assist in various public infrastructure improvement projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their technical skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Responsibilities include.

• Supporting projects relating to planning, design, and construction of engineering infrastructure for public agencies
• Utilize basic scientific principles, theories, practices, and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope
• Prepare basic data, technical work plans, reports, and scientific documents
• Conduct field visits to project sites to investigate, record, and photograph local conditions
• Interprets and records data, conducts analysis, and compares findings to relevant studies and local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance
• Apply knowledge of natural sciences (chemistry, physics, biology, hydrology, and mathematics) to engineering problems
• Leveraging CAD and GIS software and other specialized software packages to develop planning and design documents
• Preparing basic studies, construction documents, drawings, maps, reports, and supporting documentation and calculations
• Coordinate with technicians to ensure timely and accurate document or drawing preparation
• Coordination with task and project managers; working with on-site subcontractors and field staff; and supporting sampling, data collection, and field documentation
• Assist with document preparation for regulatory agencies to obtain required permits
• Review analytical data for general indicators of quality based on well-defined guidelines
• Provide technical expertise support

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree: in civil or mechanical engineering
• 1-3 years experience: in civil engineering or related field
• Knowledge: of engineering and construction principles.
• Previous exposure: to GIS, AutoCAD, and Civil3D is preferred
• Knowledge: of Microsoft Office suite
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Candidate will have good communication skills, both written, oral, and listening, and good interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work and interface well in a collaborative project team environment
• Review, evaluate, and verify accuracy, and viability of designs, data, reports, and other documents before submitting them to the next review level.
• Ability to adhere to the company’s standards and procedures as well as project budgets and schedules.
• Candidate will interact positively and effectively with people at all levels of organizations

COMPANY BENEFITS:

• Medical Insurance (health, dental, and vision)
• Health Savings account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company paid basic life insurance, AD&D, STD & LTD
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Wellness program
• Tuition Assistance
• Adoption Reimbursement