Engineer I

Hi, future teammate! We love that you’re curious about launching your career as a part of the RDQ mission. Here’s everything you can expect about the role and joining our team.

FIRST AND FOREMOST: WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?!

RDQ cares about its people more than anything. We both believe *and* embody the truth that when our people thrive, so does our company. We want you to flourish both in and out of work.

Because of this, RDQ offers competitive compensation and a benefits package which includes:

• Health insurance
• Dental and vision coverage
• Retirement savings support and profit-sharing
• Unique work-life benefits
• Continuing ed + training & coaching opportunities*
• We really value developing top talent from within- we truly want to see you (and help you!) grow and achieve great things in your career.
  

Diversity is another core value of ours.

Because of this, RDQ is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.

Please note: we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

We also really value and honor your time: so please note that at this point in time, RDQ will not sponsor applicants for work authorization.

A DAY IN THE LIFE MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Preparing and reviewing working drawings, details, layouts, surveys, estimates, and work products.
• Performing independent design tasks and organizing drawings (under supervision, of course).
• Using prescribed methods to perform specific and limited portions of broader assignments.
• Coordinating with the work of others who are assisting in any delegated assignments.
• Collaborating with diverse teams, both with peers and senior leadership.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering from an A.B.E.T. Accredited School
• Fundamentals of Engineering / Engineer- in-Training (EIT) certification (or the ability to obtain in one year of joining)
• 0-2 years of experience in utility work is preferred
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail
• Top notch collaboration skills as a part of a project team
• A growth mindset that includes a desire, aptitude, and motivation to learn and apply new skills and concepts
• Previous internship experience with a related industry is strongly preferred, but not required

PHYSICAL EXPECTATIONS OF ROLE*:

• The job does require the ability to sit for extended periods at a computer workstation, as well as attend occasional client meetings and site visits.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Please note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.