Graduate Engineer

The City of Lakeville is seeking a talented Graduate Engineer to join our team! You will contribute to a variety of Engineering and Public Works projects, from data collection and construction observation to design and planning. You will be responsible for assisting division staff in performing technical engineering work and applying the principals and practices of civil engineering as applied to public works.

In this role, you can expect to:

• Assist with engineering projects, including data collection, design, and construction observation.
• Prepare engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Review and maintain project records.

The best fit? Someone who wants to forge their engineering skills in the field, not just the office. Expect dynamic, hands‑on involvement from day one, collaborating with experienced teams on impactful projects. If you're ready for more construction boots than desk chairs, apply now!

2026 Salary Range is $36.08 – $46.69 per hour.

• Assist with construction observation of municipal improvement projects and developer-installed public improvement projects as directed for conformance with engineering plans and specifications, and construction and safety standards. Construction observation duties may include record keeping/project documentation, measuring/tracking quantities and interacting with co‑workers, the general public, contractors and other public agencies.
• Assist with reviewing and maintaining as-built record plans of municipal improvement projects and developer-installed public improvement projects.
• Assist with designing municipal improvement projects, including the preparation of cost estimates, engineering plans, specifications and design documents, easement acquisition, permitting and surveying.
• Other duties and special projects as apparent or specifically assigned.

• Standard work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, with occasional evenings during construction season or for public meetings.
• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional lifting of 30‑50 pounds.
• Work regularly requires speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions, frequently requires sitting and occasionally requires standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms and pushing or pulling.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non‑weather), working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to extreme cold (non‑weather), exposure to extreme heat (non‑weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock, exposure to vibration and exposure to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited engineering degree program, or will obtain within 6 months.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, or will be able to successfully complete within 6 months.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering.
• Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and complete work accurately on a timely basis.
• Ability to provide and communicate technical engineering information effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Valid US driver's license.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and various terrains associated with construction projects.

• Previous internship experience, engineering and design software experience (i.e. AutoCAD Civil 3D, Hydro
  
  CAD), construction survey experience (i.e. Trimble) and GIS (ArcGIS) mapping applications experience.
• One to four years of work experience in the civil engineering field.

The City of Lakeville is an equal opportunity employer.