Graduate Civil Engineer

Position Overview

At Baird, Hampton & Brown, our mission is building partners through creative, sustainable engineering solutions, and honest, long-term relationships. With over 30 years in the business, we understand that a solid foundation is necessary in every aspect of what we do. We support our team members in pursuing excellence in their fields and balancing their lives. We serve our clients with integrity, communication, and involvement at every stage. As a team member, you can trust BHB to champion our core values, which leads to healthy, mutually beneficial relationships as well as services of the highest caliber. We are currently seeking a full-time, exempt Graduate Civil Engineer. In this entry-level role, you will work on civil projects for municipal governments and private developments—learning technical processes to create civil drawings under the direction of a Project Manager, while developing professional skills to eventually manage the full scope of a civil engineering project.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects.
• Plan and design transportation or hydraulic systems and structures, following construction and government standards using design software.
• Analyze and produce designs for stormwater, sewer, pipeline, parking, sidewalks, roadway, etc. using design software.
• Prepare site grading and utility plans, coordinating with municipal parties. Perform hydraulic calculations and prepare construction documents for permitting.
• Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors to determine design specifications.
• Communicate project status with the Project Manager, client, and other relevant parties, including preparing reports, data, and project activities.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Engineer in Training certification or the ability to obtain it within one year.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Connections are a critical part of how we work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in designing for civil projects or performing calculations in areas such as land development, commercial, industrial, retail, education, municipal, roadways, water resources, or utilities.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office. Familiarity with HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, ArcGIS, or Bluebeam is a plus.

Benefits & Perks

• BHB offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term & long-term disability, basic life insurance, and subsidized family coverage.
• Additional benefits include voluntary life and disability insurances, paid parental leave after 12 months of employment, a readily available PTO bank, and 401(k) matching.
• Opportunities for professional growth through internal and external training, mentorship programs, and sponsorship for professional memberships and licensure.