Entry Level Civil Engineer

Founded in 1981, AKRF is an award-winning consulting firm with 400 professionals bringing the value of strategic thinking to our land development, transportation, energy, and water clients. We serve our clients through a commitment to technical excellence across our portfolio of professional services, while always acting with integrity and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and environmental stewardship. Offices are located throughout New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and Connecticut, and the company completes projects around the country. 

Professionals join and remain at AKRF for our corporate-casual environment that values flexible work schedules and locations, and balances award-winning planning, engineering, and environmental projects with social impact initiatives, charitable giving, and plenty of fun and games. Our cookie exchanges and ice cream socials are quite the treat.

The Engineering Department at AKRF is seeking an Entry Level Civil Engineer to work in our Asbury Park, New Jersey Office. This individual will serve a key function in helping to design commercial, residential, -use, and industrial properties, along with large-scale infrastructure projects. The potential candidate will have the opportunity to work in an environment of encouragement and collaboration.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Assist with the preparation and modification of various engineering documents including reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, cost estimates, and design plans for projects using engineering and design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.) and equipment.
• Use record documents, reports, maps, drawings, engineering plans, tests, and aerial photographs to assess site characteristics such as hydrology, topographical and geologic data and their impact on the planning and design of projects.
• Site/civil design including site planning, site layout, grading, drainage, utility design, stormwater management, and soil erosion and sediment control.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• 0-1 years of work experience
• FE/EIT certification preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities.
• Reliable transportation to access job sites, on occasion, with a valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Demonstrate ability to follow direction and work in a collaborative team environment.
• Experience with computer aided drafting software such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

What AKRF is offering:

We provide employees with a benefit package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The benefits program at AKRF includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Vacation and Sick time
• Flexible work schedules and locations
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training and professional development courses
• Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks
• Charitable donation match
• Transit/parking program

Compensation commensurate with experience. 

AKRF enforces a policy of equal employment opportunity in our daily operations. The firm has a demonstrated history of hiring, training, developing, promoting and retaining minority group members and women. All employment-related decisions are based solely on relevant criteria and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.