Graduate Engineer

Office Location: Detroit Lakes, MN

Apex Engineering Group has openings for a Graduate Engineer working in our Municipal Group located in our Detroit Lakes, MN office.  Primary responsibilities include working as a key project team member on municipal projects from the planning phase through design and construction. A Graduate Engineer shall be capable of independently and collaboratively contributing to the design and development of project plans, specifications while working with project team members.  Graduate Engineers typically report to a Project Manager or Senior Engineer. Additional responsibilities will include taking on the role of resident project representative (RPR) in the field during construction projects as necessary.    

Typical Tasks and Duties:

• Provide professional civil engineering services for clients by providing planning, design, specifications, plans, reports, construction observation and project management.
• Communicate frequently and effectively with supervisors and project managers on a consistent basis by providing updates and progress during all phases of projects
• Attend company meetings, project meetings and client meetings on a regular basis.
• This position will require a limited role initially in preparing proposals and participating in interviews for securing work for the firm.  Responsibilities for business development will increase with experience and mentoring by senior staff.
• This position will require the initiative to think independently and make rational judgment calls.
• Expect to take on and understand the role of the project engineer and the owner’s on-site representative on construction projects.
• Work with Apex team members on the development of project plans and specifications.
• Understand and follow company CADD procedures.

• Understand and follow company employee handbook and mandated safety policies.

• Perform responsibilities in a conscientious, legal and ethical manner with a strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Participate in professional organizations and community leadership programs.
• Travel and out of town stays may be required; may work overtime especially during the construction season.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering required. 
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certified, or ability to obtain certification within one year.
• O-5 Years of experience working as a Civil Engineer.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Must be detail oriented, self-motivated with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Flexible working style and willingness to occasionally modify personal schedules as required to meet deadlines and/or client needs.
• Proficient using Microsoft Windows/Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge and willing to become proficient in AutoCAD/Civil-3D and Microstation/GeoPak design software required.
• Experience with other CADD software such as Google-SketchUP Pro or ARCMap GIS considered a plus.
• Experience in the development of civil design drawings, specifications and cost opinions is a plus.
• A valid driver’s license is required or the ability to obtain one.

 Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to operate a computer under normal ergonomic office conditions.
• Required to work in an outdoors environment during construction season.
• May require prolonged periods of standing and walking to perform some of the typical tasks and duties associated with construction observation or surveying.
• Required to lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Must work scheduled and required hours.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements described here are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits: 

We're looking for experience, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasm. Apex believes that every employee plays an important role in our company's success and that is why we strive to provide our employees with a benefits program that rewards them for their hard work and dedication they put forth every day.

Apex is please to offer an extensive selection of benefits designed with our employee's health and financial wellbeing in mind. We review our benefit program each year to ensure our offerings provide the best combination of benefit coverage, network access and affordability. We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life, Disability, Wellness, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.

EOE/AA

Please email [email protected] with any questions.