Associate Civil Engineer (Onsite)

at  Northstar

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?

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

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.

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

• 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.