Civil Engineer - Entry Level
Description of Company
Barr Engineering Co. is an engineering consulting company that integrates engineering and environmental expertise to help clients develop, manage, and restore natural resources across the nation and the world. Today, we have nearly 800 staff across the U.S and Canada who work with clients in the mining, power, refining, and manufacturing industries and all levels of government. We have been employee owned since 1966 and trace our origins to the early 1900s.
Why Choose Barr?
At Barr Engineering Co., we strive to be the premier firm in our market. If you are looking for an employee-owned company that fosters a collaborative environment where you are surrounded by intelligent colleagues with an emphasis on client service, the ability to work on challenging projects, and a place where our employee’s safety is a top priority, Barr is the place for you. We offer both mentor and coaching programs that give our employees the ability to help further develop and grow their careers, along with the opportunity for volunteering and community involvement. We also offer our employees a highly competitive benefits package.
Summary
Barr is seeking a Civil Technician to join its Hibbing, Minnesota team to undertake challenging and progressive work on projects involving data collection, planning, and problem solving in the civil engineering field. The person selected for this position will work on multi-discipline project teams, providing computer-aided drafting expertise using AutoCAD on a Windows platform with an emphasis on Civil 3D. Typical duties consist of working with engineers to create, update, and revise drawings of civil, structural, or other systems.
Project responsibilities include developing and managing project CAD file structure, basefiles, planimetrics, design surfaces and pipe drafting networks, and construction drawing and renderings as well as determining quantities for cost estimating and report preparation. Additional responsibilities may include construction observation, surveying, and monitoring.
Minimum Qualifications
- Two-year technical certificate or experience/coursework directly related to the job responsibilities described above
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with project team members and clients
- Strong technical and problem solving skills
- Attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness
- Flexible working style and the ability to work independently and with teams of specialists to meet client and project needs
- Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with project team members in a high-energy working environment that encourages self-initiative
- Proficiency using current versions of AutoCAD/Civil 3D
- Proficiency using surveying equipment
- Willingness to travel and periodically adjust personal schedules to meet project needs (up to 10-20% travel expected)
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship
- Acceptable driving record
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with civil engineering project design, layout, and production drafting workflow
- Familiarity with work in an industrial environment and basic knowledge of various industrial disciplines and industrial construction
NOTE: Some work locations may feature rough terrain typical of construction sites and may also require entering and working within facilities that include limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities. Safety training will be provided. Applicants may be asked to participate in a drug screening program at the request of specific clients.
Barr Engineering Co. reserves the right to consider other legitimate, non-discriminatory factors that are not specifically listed.
We require proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
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Barr is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other lawfully protected status.