Civil Engineer – Entry Level

KS Engineers, P.C.KS Engineers, P.C.Newark, New Jersey, United States
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Posted

9/2/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$60k - $70k/year

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The role involves performing site, civil, and highway design tasks including grading, storm water management, and infrastructure planning. Responsibilities also include preparing technical reports, calculations, and conducting field investigations and data collection.

Requirements overview

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution. Proficiency in MS Office is required, while experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and an EIT certification are preferred.

Key skills

Civil engineeringSite designHighway designGradingStorm water managementGreen infrastructureAutoCADAutoCAD Civil 3DTechnical writingData collectionMS OfficeErosion controlSediment controlConstruction managementSurveying

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Education requirements

bachelor degree

About KS Engineers, P.C.

Industry

Civil Engineering

Employees

313

Type

Privately Held

Size

201-500 employees

Founded in 1991, KS Engineers is a full-service engineering and construction management firm with ranking among its peers in the ENR top 500 for design and ENR top 100 for construction management. We have gained the respect and confidence of our clients by providing technical excellence and quality services in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. We are headquartered in Newark, New Jersey, with regional offices in New York City, Newburgh, NY, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, PA; Mount Laurel, and Mount Arlington, NJ; and Rocky Hill, CT.

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Job categories

EngineeringConstructionTransportation

Description

Description KSE is a mid-size engineering and construction management firm ranking in the ENR Top 100 for CM and ENR Top 500 for design services. With seven offices across four states (NY, NJ, PA and CT), the firm has been providing civil, structural, highway, transportation, geotechnical, survey, special inspections and construction management services for public infrastructure projects for more than three and half decades. KSE offers a full range of employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurances, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), long- and short-term disabilities, and term life insurance. KSE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Position: Civil Engineer – Entry Level Reports to: Department Manager – Civil General Qualities: - Strong verbal and written skills are required. - Is a proactive self-starter. - Provides technical support. - Work well with others in a group setting. - Capable of developing solutions to problems. Responsibilities: - Site/civil/highway design includes grading, roadway, storm water management, green infrastructure, water and sewer mains, signing, and erosion and sediment control design. - Preparation of associated calculations, reports, and spreadsheets. - Working on design teams in all aspects of a given project to develop detailed design documents for construction plans. - Plan preparation using AutoCAD. - Field work includes investigations, data collection, sign and roadway infrastructure inventory collection, and observation of soil borings. Requirements Educational/Professional Requirements: - Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution. - Previous internship experience is desired but not required. - Some exposure to Site/civil/highway design is a plus. - EIT is desired but not required. - Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D is preferred. - Proficiency in MS Office software. Physical Requirements: - Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods (often 6–8 hours a day). - Maintaining posture while working at a computer. - Short periods of standing or walking within the office (to printers, meeting rooms, etc.). KS Engineers, P.C. is an EOE/AA/VEV/Disabled Employer. KSE will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or other status protected by law.

Requirements

  • Civil engineering
  • Site design
  • Highway design
  • Grading
  • Storm water management
  • Green infrastructure
  • AutoCAD
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Technical writing
  • Data collection
  • MS Office
  • Erosion control
  • Sediment control
  • Construction management
  • Surveying

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • Term life insurance

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