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Civil Engineering New Graduate | Hartford, CT

100% Employee-Owned Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture

This posting is for Summer 2027 New Graduate opportunities.

IMEG is hiring a Civil Engineering New Graduate in Hartford, CT. This entry-level role offers hands-on design, analysis, and project execution experience, with mentorship, training, and opportunities to grow your expertise from day one. You will work closely with experienced engineers and consultants to provide engineering solutions and advice that help deliver positive outcomes for clients.

In this role, you will assist with engineering analysis, design, field inspections, report writing, permit applications, and site drainage and grading designs while supporting project budgets and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations. You will contribute to transportation, planning, and landscape architecture work across Connecticut and the Northeast, delivering resilient, environmentally responsible infrastructure.

At a Glance

Location: Hartford, CT

Discipline: Civil

Markets: Transportation; Planning; Landscape Architecture

Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Travel: Up to 5%

Work Schedule: Full-time hybrid

Sponsorship: Not available

What You'll Do

• Assist with engineering analysis, design, field inspections, report writing, permit applications, site drainage and grading designs, and learning the Civil Engineering trade.

• Perform basic calculations based on assignment, including hydraulic calculations, traffic projections, piling or rebar calculations, and calculations to balance site earthwork.

• Assist in designing water and sewer systems for smaller private and larger municipal systems.

• Assist with grading and stormwater designs for commercial, industrial, and residential site plans.

• Interact with clients to understand their needs, gather project requirements, and communicate technical information effectively, and build and maintain client relationships through professional communication.

• Work as part of a project team to support the execution of consulting projects, work within the project's monetary budget, and assist in project planning and scheduling tasks to meet project deadlines and objectives.

• Assist with documenting design decisions and instructions from clients while monitoring project design progress.

• Analyze low to medium complexity engineering tasks and collaborate with senior engineers and consultants to develop practical and efficient solutions.

• Participate in IMEG quality control processes to ensure that engineering designs and solutions meet IMEG quality standards, industry standards and client requirements.

• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in civil engineering, and contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts within IMEG.

• Prioritize safety and regulatory compliance in all aspects of engineering work and interpret state and local design criteria and apply it to the specific project needs.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including other engineers, architects, and project managers, to deliver integrated solutions that meet project goals.

What You'll Bring

Required

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent required

• Basic skills or knowledge with AutoCAD Civil 3Dsoftware and the ability to complete AutoCAD training sessions as quickly as possible

• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges

• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups

• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Ability to travel up to 5% with occasional overnight stays

Preferred

• Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred

• Engineer in Training (EIT) License preferred

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, see, hear, and lift objects up to 25 pounds

• Occasionally required to drive, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach with hands or arms, and grasp or pull

• Will have limited exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noises

About the Team

• Public-sector transportation, planning, urban design, and environmental work concentrated across Connecticut and the Northeast.

• Active portfolio includes transportation planning, community planning, urban design, environmental and natural resource planning, and landscape architecture.

• Recent work includes Greater Hartford Mobility Study, Government (City/County/State), and Fairfield POCD, Government (City/County/State).

Why IMEG

We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.

• Consultancy 101: our structured development program that builds your consulting and technical foundation from day one

• An assigned mentor to guide your growth from day one

• IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology

• MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations

• Employee ownership (ESOP): fully vested at all times, with a 3% to 6% company contribution, plus year-end profit sharing

• PE, SE, and other license exam prep, with a clear path from EIT to PE

• Dress for Your Day flexibility (wear what fits your day)

• Generous time off, including 6 paid holidays and 3 additional floating holidays

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one, with preventive care at 100%, a $50/month wellness credit, and a Calm subscription