Civil Engineer - Junior

Knight Piesold

Apr 15

Job
Full-time
Entry, Junior & Mid Level
Engineering
$65K - $80K
Denver

AI generated summary

You need a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, 0-4 years experience, knowledge of civil and geotechnical engineering, drafting, and construction practices. Must be detailed-oriented, proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D, have good communication skills, and work well in teams.
You will assist in design work for earthwork projects, drafting, analysis, and report preparation. Participate in planning and designing civil projects, conduct field assignments, and contribute to proposals and design reports using Civil 3D.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (BS) in civil engineering.
0-4 years of related work experience.
Knowledge of civil and geotechnical engineering fundamentals, drafting, and general civil engineering design and construction practices.
Ability to read and understand construction engineering plans and drawings, including sheet references and layering. Ability to pay close attention to detail and check the quality of own work.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing in English. Spanish language skills would be desirable.
Proficiency in MS Office and AutoCAD Civil 3D. Knowledge of GEO-Studio programs, GINT, and other latest engineering design software would be an asset.
Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated capability to work cooperatively within multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

Assist senior engineer with design work involving all aspects of civil engineering earthwork projects. Work elements may involve some, or all, of the following: Civil 3D drafting, analysis, design, and report preparation on mining, water resources, renewable energy, and hydropower projects.
Participate in the planning and designing of earthwork and water resource projects following standard procedures. Typical projects will include waste rock facilities, heap leach facilities, tailings storage facilities and their ancillary works.
Produce civil / geotechnical / hydraulic analyses, contribute to the preparation of proposals, bid documents and capital cost estimates, construction drawings and design reports.
Participate in short to medium duration field assignments within the US and abroad. Field work assignments could involve geotechnical site investigations and construction observation, quality control and/or quality assurance.
Be actively involved in assisting with permitting, reclamation and closure activities and design work.
Prepare civil layouts using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Keep management advised of work status, workload, problems, and progress as related to work assignments.

FAQs

What kind of services does Knight Piésold offer as a civil engineering firm?

Knight Piésold specializes in offering engineering and environmental services in Mining, Environment, Hydropower, and Water Resources.

What is the focus of the Junior Civil Engineer position at Knight Piésold?

The Junior Civil Engineer at Knight Piésold will be involved in projects related to Mining, Environment, Hydropower, and Water Resources, working on delivering exceptional services to clients on a global scale.

Knight Piesold

Going further together

Engineering & Construction

Industry

501-1000

Employees

1921

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Knight Piésold is an employee-owned, global consulting firm providing specialist services to the mining, power, water resources, and infrastructure industries. We are engineers, environmental scientists, geoscientists, and technologists, focusing on what we do best to create value for our clients at every stage of a project. Founded in 1921, we have a 1,000-strong team operating from 29 offices across 16 countries. Our globally integrated team, together with our industry expertise and regional understanding, allows us to support clients in identifying and mitigating risk, navigating challenges, and achieving long-term success in today’s complex business environment. We work collaboratively, harnessing professional excellence and innovation, to deliver a multidisciplinary, fit-for-purpose approach for each project and to help clients realize their goals. We have led numerous award-winning projects to completion and have fostered many long-term client relationships that hold strong today. We are committed to making a positive impact for our clients, our team, and the communities where we live and work, aiming to go further together.