Civil or Mechanical Engineer
Location: Superior, WI Reports to: R&D Department and Building Department
Department: R&D Department Status: Full-Time
We have a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a civil with 0 to 3 years’ experience. This position seeks a person with high attention to detail who can assist our team with the successful completion of projects. You will provide engineering support on University, National Parks, County Parks, Shorelines, and Marine Civil Engineering projects. AMI staff love what we do and feel fortunate to be able to add additional staff to our team.
Along with more traditional engineering projects, the position will include supporting third-party testing services of ballast water management systems designed to kill or remove organisms from ships' ballast water to reduce the risk of ship-transmitted invasive species. This work is performed at a facility owned and managed by the University of Wisconsin Superior and aboard ships throughout the Great Lakes.
The candidate should possess excellent written and oral communication skills, impeccable follow-through, and a willingness to take ownership of each project assigned. Travel and field work may be required to complete projects. The successful candidate will gain experience serving clients' engineering needs by providing exceptional professional service. They should be passionate about their work, enjoy variety, and like problem-solving. This candidate should also be team-oriented, honest, and helpful with a positive “can do” attitude.
Why Apply for This Position:
Opportunity to work on fun projects in interesting locations nationwide and abroad.
Opportunity to grow and develop your career around your strengths with the development of areas you’re passionate about.
Perform work under the direct supervision of a P.E.
What Will You Do If Selected for This Position:
Develop technical reports, cost estimates, and specifications that address the needs of our clients and stakeholders:
Perform engineering design using AutoCAD, Civil3D, HydroCad, HEC-RAS, and other engineering programs.
Operate equipment that is being evaluated for certification or reached development goals.
Perform field investigations, assisting with data collection to supply as the basis of innovative and unique designs.
Design solutions to improve the places we live, work and play.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering or equivalent
0 – 3 years of prior experience
FE / EIT certification (preferred but not required)
Self-starter that is deadline-driven
Positive attitude with a high work ethic
Flexible work schedule to support project implementation
Enjoys an ever-changing, fast-paced work environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Autodesk Revit Structure, Microsoft Project, etc.
Experience in technical writing, specifically for project reports and project specifications
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Engineering support for integrating treatment systems into the facility
Operating the facility or treatment system during a land-based test.
Boarding ships and operating the sample system for biological sampling.
Work with senior engineers to perform basic engineering calculations.
Assist with drafting and revisions to drawings as needed.
Assist with field surveys both on land and on water.
Oversight during the term of construction projects, including onsite inspections, to determine if completed work is in conformance with plans and specifications.
Author well-written and organized technical reports, weekly project management reports, and client letters.
Review contractor submittals during construction for conformance to construction document requirements.
Compensation:
Wage and benefits package dependent upon qualifications and experience of candidate. Company benefits package includes:
Competitive Salary, based on candidate’s experience
Group Health Insurance
401k Plan
Term Life Insurance
Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
AD&D Insurance
Profit Sharing
8 Paid Holidays
Paid Personal Leave
About AMI Consulting Engineers, PA:
AMI is a leading civil, environmental, marine, mechanical, and structural engineering firm that was established in 2006. AMI provides large company capabilities in a small company atmosphere with high standards of professionalism, quality control, and representation upheld throughout all projects. AMI has offices located in: Superior, WI (Duluth, MN); Virginia, MN; Vadnais Heights, MN; and Pensacola, FL. AMI believes in work/life balance and has a flexible work environment.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at any employer and have a valid driver’s license.
Applications accepted at: careers@amiengineers.com