Junior Civil Engineer (Onsite)

Are you ready to love where you live, where you work and who you work with?

Are you dreaming of designing buildings that help 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 a multi-disciplinary firm where your skills work in concert with other disciplines and daily conversation is the norm?

Welcome to NorthStar.

We are a team of engineers and surveyors who have been serving Northern California communities for over 40 years. We honestly love what we do, who we do it with, and where we do it. We work in a welcoming community that offers culture, art, incredible outdoor adventures, and easy driving access to epic weekend destinations.

We hire brilliant professionals who are excellent at their craft and align well with our mission and values. We have worked hard to define our culture so that who we are and how we approach our work is crystal clear.

Our mission is our passion: We Exist to Develop People Who Enhance Our Communities. Our core values are Learning, Ownership and Teamcentric, and these sum up how we “show up” for our clients and each other. For us, these aren’t just words on a piece of paper, they are what we live into as a team and aspire to daily.

Are you our next team member?

What you must have to apply:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited School 


• Valid State of California Engineer In Training (EIT) Certification


• Possession of valid Driver’s License and clear DMV Report 

Your Skills:

• Outstanding communication, written and oral, and interpersonal skills


• Aptitude for critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making


• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, specifically Civil 3D, Suite of Microsoft Office products


• Proficiency of mathematical skills


• Proficient in the use of personal computers


• Understanding of Survey practices in both a Field and Office setting

Your Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of basic design calculations, plans, details and specifications under direct supervision of others


• Assist in the preparation of applications and supporting documents for review by others


• Assist with the preparation of estimates and scopes for projects for review by others


• Job site inspections under the supervision of a Licensed professional


• SWPPP inspections, Soils testing, CAD drafting and other engineering duties as needed

Physical Demands

Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy objects. The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and/or near moving mechanical parts or in precarious positions. The employee is occasionally exposed to traffic, hazardous plants, insects, reptiles, and animals.

Additional

Some local and/or out of town travel is required

Compensation and Benefits: 

 NorthStar offers competitive pay and a full range of employee benefits:

• Pay Rate – $33.75 to $41.54 per hour, based on relevant experience


• Medical Insurance - up to 100% paid by NorthStar


• Dental Insurance - 100% paid by NorthStar


• Vision Insurance - 100% paid by NorthStar


• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• 401(k) with 100% matching up to 4% of salary, 100% vesting immediately


• 8 days paid holidays


• Licensure/Certification reimbursement of costs


• Annual profit-sharing bonus


• Relocation reimbursement

Opportunities

• Fulfilling Projects - NorthStar is proud to partner with both public and private sector clients. We have done work for 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.


• 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.
  

Life in Chico:

Why do we love Chico so much? Glad you asked! Just 90 minutes north of Sacramento, and three hours from San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and the North Coast, Chico is a welcoming town with a vibrant community that has become a regional center for recreation, business, the arts, and cultural activity. The CSU Chico campus brings diversity and liveliness to our downtown with its farmer’s markets, restaurants, and live music. Within our 11- mile historic Bidwell Park and around Chico, there are abundant outdoor recreational opportunities including hiking, disc golf, mountain biking, fishing, horseback riding, swimming, star gazing, etc.

If you are inspired by our mission and values, we look forward to sharing all that NorthStar and Chico, CA have to offer.

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.