Civil Engineer I

Merrick & Company’s High Performance Facilities (HPF) Civil engineering team is seeking a Civil Engineer I candidate to support a wide variety of federal, national defense, renewable energy, and biotechnology projects. Merrick is an employee-owned multi-disciplinary firm boasting six different business units (BUs) in multiple market sectors with projects across, and sometimes outside of, the United States. The HPF Civil team regularly collaborates to achieve solutions to better our world by engaging in exciting, challenging, unique, and novel projects, from small to large and complex, in support of Merrick’s business enterprise. We are looking for a candidate who is a strong cultural fit for our group, and who is passionate about contributing to a remarkable team.

Basic office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Core hours are 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Typical salary range for this position is $72,000 - $88,0000 . Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and physical location within the United States.

Team Environment

• Work with a core HPF Civil team of motivated individuals comprised of civil designers, civil engineers, and senior civil engineers who are passionate about what we do
• Be part of a high-morale group with strong focus on mentorship, being exposed to civil project variety, training, expanding skill sets in preparation for PE exam, team participation, communication, and collaboration
• Work with other professionals within the Merrick enterprise including project managers; architects; landscape architects; and other engineering disciplines (structural, mechanical/plumbing, electrical, fire protection, process)
• Opportunity for a hybrid/remote work arrangement and flexible work hours after establishing baseline trustworthiness with the HPF Civil team
• If desired, opportunities for site visits in proximity to home office, and opportunities for more extensive project travel as roles and responsibilities increase with experience
• The preferred candidate will:
  • Be friendly and easy to work with
  • Be a respectful team player who cares about their team and projects
  • Be an honest and trustworthy person
  • Take pride in their work
  • Work independently with the ability to be self-directed, to a reasonable extent
  • Listen and learn, follow technical direction, and commit to overall development and growth as an engineer
  • Be effective in oral and written communication

The Civil Engineer I candidate will provide entry- to intermediate-level civil engineering design work, under supervision of engineers and peers, including:

• Grading and earthworks using Autodesk Civil3D
• Infrastructure design and analysis for:
  • Stormwater drainage
  • Sanitary sewer
  • Pressurized water distribution
  • Natural gas
  • Site fencing and security
  • Communications and electrical duct banks
  • Site layout, roadway, and parking lot design
• Modeling and analysis
• Technical writing
• Specification preparation
• Familiarity with code requirements

• Knowledge of civil engineering technical principles and practices
• 0-4 years of industry experience
• Bachelor’s degree (B.S) in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
• Working experience with Autodesk Civil3D, Microsoft Office suite, and Bluebeam software

• Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
• Robust Employee Referral Program.
• Annual performance and compensation reviews.
• Professional Training and Development.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Peer Mentor Program
• And Much More!

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters—never by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.