Associate Civil Engineer

1 month ago

Chico, United States NorthStar Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $86,207 to $110,080 + Bonus & Benefits

Are you ready to love where you live, where you work and who you work with?

 

Are you dreaming of designing the infrastructure that helps define a community and a way of life?

 

Are you longing to work with a team of people who are as passionate about their work and community as you are?

 

Are you imagining an engineering and surveying firm where your skills work in concert with both disciplines and daily conversation is the norm?


Welcome to NorthStar.

 

We are a team of engineers and surveyors who have been serving Northern California communities for over 40 years. We honestly love what we do, who we do it with, and where we do it. We work in a welcoming community that offers culture, art, incredible outdoor adventures, and easy driving access to epic weekend destinations.

 

We hire brilliant professionals who are excellent at their craft and align well with our mission and values. We have worked hard to define our culture so that who we are and how we approach our work is crystal clear.

 

Our mission is our passion: We Exist to Develop People Who Enhance Our Communities. Our core values are Learning, Ownership and Teamcentric, and these sum up how we “show up” for our clients and each other. For us, these aren’t just words on a piece of paper, they are what we live into as a team and aspire to daily.


Are you our next team member?

 

What you must have to apply

  • Current California Professional Civil Engineering license.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited school
  • Three (3) or more years of full time experience as an Assistant Engineer II, or
  • Four (4) years of full time experience as a combination of Junior Engineer and Assistant Engineer I, and one (1) year full time experience as an Assistant Engineer II, or
  • Five (5) years full time post graduate experience at an engineering firm performing engineering related assignments such as drafting, plan preparation, calculations, estimates, specifications, and/or field inspections, with one (1) of those years having exposure to project management including client communication, assisting in the preparation of proposals, estimates and contracts, and monitoring/controlling the project budget, scope, communication, QA/QC, milestones, timelines, billing, and allocation of resources

 

Yours Skills

  • Knowledge in the principals, practices, and techniques for civil engineering
  • Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, ordinances, codes and policies.
  • Organized and efficient; skilled at multi-tasking
  • Outstanding communication, written and oral, and interpersonal skills
  • Aptitude for critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making
  • Ability to make complex computations and to develop plans, calculations, and specifications
  • Ability to assist in the development, implementation and support of all policies, procedures, and systems
  • Strong working knowledge AutoCAD, specifically Civil 3D, and Suite of Microsoft Office Products
  • Proficient in the use of personal computers
  • Focused development of skills for project management, leading a team, delegating tasks and managing budgets
  • Expanded knowledge of Survey practices in both a field and office setting

 

Your Job Responsibilities

  • Under general direction and limited supervision, supervises and performs responsible engineering work.
  • Serves as a Project Manager including preparation of project scopes and estimates and client / design team communication for contracted projects.
  • Responsible for projects from start to finish that include minor internal or external subcontractor coordination, communication, and management.
  • Works with professional staff and project teams to assess and meet engineering needs, requirements, and deadlines.
  • Responsible charge of work performed including stamp and sign prepared plans and documents with QA/QC of a Senior Engineer or above.
  • Acts in the absence of a Senior Engineer.
  • Performs internal QA/QC on other engineer’s work products.
  • Determines project invoicing, controls budget and meets client satisfaction goals.
  • Develops estimates, scope of work and contract documents with guidance from Senior engineer or above.
  • Prepares calculations, plans, details, and specifications.
  • Initiates applications and documents with general guidance from Senior engineer or above.
  • Performs job site visits and inspections, meets with clients, contractors, agencies, etc.

 

Compensation and Benefits 

  • Pay Rate – $86,207 to $110,080 based on relevant experience
  • Medical Insurance – stipend that may cover up to 100% of premium
  • Dental Insurance - 100% paid by NorthStar
  • Vision Insurance - 100% paid by NorthStar
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) with 100% matching up to 4% of salary, 100% vesting immediately
  • 8 days paid holidays
  • Licensure/Certification reimbursement of costs
  • Annual profit-sharing bonus
  • Relocation reimbursement

 

Opportunities

  • Owner Track - We are seeking a full-time, Associate Civil Engineer who is ready to be on the track to company ownership and play a significant role in our growing Civil Engineering Departmentin Chico CA. NorthStar’s engineering team is comprised of talented professionals working to better our communities through inspired design.

 

  • Fulfilling Projects - NorthStar is proud to partner with both public and private sector clients.  We have worked with a range of clients in multiple industries:  City and County Agencies, Construction Companies, Schools, Native American Tribes, Non-profit Organizations, Health Care Entities, Utility Companies, Local Developers, and Small Businesses.

 

  • Hybrid Telework - Join us in Chico, CA and telework a couple of days a week.

 

  • Time for Life - We are as passionate about enjoying life as we are about the great work we do.  We show up for our team and our clients Monday through Friday and 40 hours is a typical week.

 

Life in Chico

Why do we love Chico so much? Glad you asked Just 90 minutes north of Sacramento, and three hours from San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and the North Coast, Chico is a welcoming town with a vibrant community that has become a regional center for recreation, business, the arts, and cultural activity. The CSU Chico campus brings diversity and liveliness to our downtown with its farmer’s markets, restaurants, and live music. Within our 11- mile historic Bidwell Park and around Chico, there are abundant outdoor recreational opportunities including hiking, disc golf, mountain biking, fishing, horseback riding, swimming, star gazing, etc.

 

If you are inspired by our mission and values, we look forward to sharing all that NorthStar and Chico, CA have to offer.





Equal Opportunity Employer


The information provided in this job posting is a summary of the full job description and is intended to provide an overview of areas of responsibility, skills, knowledge, and abilities associated with the position.  A full copy of the job description is available upon request.

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