Civil Design, Inc. (CDI) is a multi-disciplined civil engineering firm offering civil site, structural, land surveying, and GIS services. Since its founding in 1996, our team has grown to over 150 team members with six locations. We operate in three states serving our six service lines - Infrastructure + Analytics, Site, Structures, Survey, Transportation, and Water Resources. We have office locations in Missouri – St. Louis and Jefferson City, Illinois – Collinsville and Effingham, and Kentucky – Louisville and Prestonsburg.

We are looking for an entry level Civil Engineer to support our CDI mission in Building Stronger Communities. By contributing to projects and engaging with the team, you will support our mission in developing a better tomorrow.

Be a part of the CDI Mission:

The ideal candidate brings both civil engineering education and a people-first mindset—committed to collaboration and making a meaningful difference. CDI values a people-first culture and encourages flexible scheduling to help each team member reach their ideal work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities:

· Plan, coordinate, and support the technical aspects of infrastructure, utility, and asset management–related projects from concept through implementation.

· Serve as a project point of contact, coordinating effectively with internal teams and clients to ensure alignment of goals and project deadlines.

· Prepare, clean, and organize large datasets to support accurate analysis, reporting, and decision-making.

· Analyze datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights that inform project planning and optimization.

· Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity through validation, quality checks, and standardized processes.

· Contribute to civil planning efforts for utility and infrastructure improvement projects, including evaluation of existing conditions and proposed upgrades.

· Utilize GIS and mapping platforms to support project analysis, visualization, and identification of improvement opportunities.

· Collaborate closely with CDI team members and cross-functional services to develop practical, efficient, and innovative solutions.

· Limited design responsibilities with focus on analysis.

Required Skills

· Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field from a four-year college or university.

· EI (Engineer-In-Training) certificate or similar, or capable of achieving within 6 months.

· 0 to 3 years of civil engineering, data analysis, or related experience.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.· Proficiency with GIS applications and platforms (desktop and online).

· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

· Demonstrate ability to analyze complex situations, identify core issues, and evaluate multiple solutions.

· Thinking creatively to generate innovative solutions and approaches.

· Being able to make timely and effective decisions based on available information and analysis.

· Experience with building and sustaining strong team relationships.

Why Join CDI?

• Shared Ownership: As an ESOP, we offer our Team Members a direct stake in CDI’s success, empowering them to take initiative and contribute meaningfully.
• Enjoy Flexibility: We know life doesn’t follow a 9-to-5 schedule, so we offer flexible work options to help you balance your career and life.
• Work with Purpose: You'll engage in meaningful projects aligned with your passions and career goals, ensuring your work has a lasting impact.
• Collaboration and Celebration: We host frequent company-wide events, giving you the chance to connect and have fun with Team Members across our offices.
• People-First Culture: We prioritize your growth, well-being, and success, ensuring you have the support and opportunities to thrive both professionally and personally.

Our Culture and Beyond: CDI’s culture remains foundational to our success as an organization. We believe mutual trust and respect comes first to ensure Team Members feel valued, heard, and supported. We strive to unlock a Team Member’s full potential through continuous learning and growth, where you are empowered to embrace new challenge and thrive in a collaborative environment. Beyond the office, we’re committed to living out our mission of Building Stronger Communities. We offer volunteer time off to encourage Team Members to give back and make a lasting impact in the community.

Check out more about who we are here at: https://www.civildesigninc.com/culture/

This position can be based out of any of our six office locations. Travel is expected to be less than 10% of the time.

WORKING CONDITIONS Normal working conditions in an office environment absent extreme factors. Occasional visit to a construction site may be required. May be exposed to varying temperatures or other environmental elements at the job sites.

Below is a brief highlight of our benefits:

• 401(k) match for up to 4.5%
• 100% coverage on HSA and PPO plan options
• Annual HSA contributions
• Competitive PTO
• 8 hours of VTO (volunteer time off) annually

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $65,000-$90,000/year. Compensation will vary based upon relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors.