Career Opportunities
Entry Level Civil Engineer
Position Description
Work with experienced IIW staff on civil, municipal, and environmental projects. Mentoring, continuing education, and professional development are emphasized to facilitate growth as an engineer. Engineers are eligible for an Associate Professional position upon earning a Professional Engineer License and meeting the other requirements of this level. Position offers long term opportunity to earn a position as a company principal.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering.
- Successful completion of Fundamental of Engineering exam preferred.
- Interest and educational experience in the following areas desired:
1. Urban/rural roadway systems design.
2. Wastewater collection systems.
3. Storm water management systems.
4. Water main design.
- Ability to effectively communicate with staff, clients, contractors and governmental bodies.
- Practical experience with AutoCAD preferred.
- Willingness and ability to work in a team atmosphere.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills along with strong problem solving, organizational and mathematical abilities.
Project Related Responsibilities
- Work under the direction of a Licensed Professional Engineer.
- Perform engineering assignments requiring application of engineering formulas, standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
- Attend Public and Client meetings on occasion with project engineer.
- Research regulatory issues and ask general questions of regulatory officials.
- Assist with regulatory agency permit applications.
- Assist in the development of studies and reports.
- Assist in the preparation of detailed plans and specifications.
- Review construction submittals to verify compliance with construction documents.
- Assist with on-site construction observation tasks.
- Assist with construction documentation.
IIW is an employee-owned consulting firm offering competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package. Please submit a cover letter and resumé via email to Human Resources, via fax (563) 556-7811, or by mail to: IIW Engineers & Surveyors, P.C., 4155 Pennsylvania Ave., Dubuque, IA 52002-2628. Please call Deb Juno at (563) 556-2464 for further information.