Engineer I

At CDG, Inc., we are a leading civil engineering firm with over 75 years of experience, dedicated to delivering a wide range of services, including Field and Lab Services, UST, Environmental, Utility, Transportation, Geotechnical & Construction Engineering, and Civil/Site Development. We foster a collaborative environment where driven team members can build lasting friendships, support one another, and guide our clients in shaping their futures. With offices across the Southeast, including six in Alabama, two in North Carolina, and one in Tennessee, we offer an exceptional opportunity for personal and professional growth. If you're ready to make a difference and advance your career, join us at CDG and be part of a team that truly values your contributions!
Position Summary
The mission of the Engineer I is to deliver quality engineering and design documents that are constructable and meet the critical success factors defined for the project.
The essential functions of the Engineer are to:
Client Perspective:
This perspective focuses on the individual's relationships with clients. It includes metrics such as client satisfaction with your services, personal satisfaction with your relationships, and retention rates of your relationships. Aligning with our core values of RELATIONSHIPS and ADVOCACY to guide and protect our clients.

1. Assist in client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects.
2. Attend client and public meetings - days or nights.

Internal Business Process Perspective:
This perspective focuses on the internal business processes that drive the practice or department performance. It includes items such as technical expertise, teamwork, engagement, and impact on group culture. Aligning with our core values of UNITY, ACCOUNTABILITY and RESPONSIBILITY to count on each other by building a network of friendships.

1. Use computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering plans and reports.
2. Review the construction site to monitor progress and other duties per the contract documents.
3. Show responsibility for job specific quality as defined in a Practice's or Project's quality control plan.
4. Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
5. Read, analyze, and interpret engineering and construction documents, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
6. Assist in the preparation or modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction documents, studies, permits, and designs for various projects.
7. Assist in the development of construction cost estimates for various projects.
8. Work under close and immediate supervision of a licensed engineer to prepare design computations, design documents, and quantity estimates, with increasing proficiency and independence.
9. Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
10. Follow policies and procedures set forth in the CDG Employee Handbook.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Financial Perspective:
This perspective focuses on the individual's impact on financial goals and objectives. It includes metrics such as utilization, margin, and expenses. Aligning with our core values of GROWTH and ACCOUNTABILITY as we work together and count on each other.

1. Assist with the preparation of project deliverables according to the planned direct labor and expense budgets outlined by the Project Manager or Practice Leader.
2. Communicate effectively with the Project Manager or Practice Leader to understand established schedule milestones, as well as direct labor and expense budgets.
3. Efficiently manage time towards completion of assignments within schedule and budget.
4. Successfully achieve the financial goals set forth for your position (quality work within project budgets, direct labor hours, etc.).

Learning and Growth Perspective:
This perspective focuses on their personal development and growth. It includes metrics such as skills development, knowledge acquisition, and personal growth. Aligning with our core value of UNITY , RELATIONSHIPS , and GROWTH to grow ourselves and our company.

1. Work with Supervisor to identify and complete professional development, skills development, knowledge acquisition, and personal growth. (i.e., new software, conferences, certifications, licensure, etc.).
2. Actively pursue and participate in professional activities.
3. Complete professional development as assigned.
4. Successfully maintain CEU's and licensure as assigned/required.
5. Actively pursue licensure as a Professional Engineer.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.

• BS degree in civil engineering with 0-2 years of experience.
• Preferred: Registration as Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
• Valid driver's license.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and financial functions.
• Basic level of computer-aided design using AutoCAD, Civil3D, and/or OpenRoads preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Seeing, hearing, talking, standing, stooping, bending, walking, reading, and writing.
• Reaching with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. or more.
• Ability to work extended hours at times.

Environment:

• Predominantly office environment: some overnight travel is required.
• The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate.
• Occasionally works in outside weather conditions, possibly for extended assignments.
• The noise level on the construction site is often loud.