Remote Junior Embedded Software Engineer Jobs in Lexington, KY

Description

At Clark Dietz, we're more than an engineering firm. We're employee-owners committed to improving the quality of life in the communities we serve. As an ENR Top 500 design firm with offices across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin, we provide transportation, civil, environmental, structural, mechanical, electrical, and construction engineering services that make a lasting impact. 

Position Overview

Clark Dietz is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our Lexington, KY office. This position will provide planning, design and construction services to municipal and county clients for water resource projects including water distribution, storage and treatment, wastewater collection and treatment and stormwater management and related infrastructure.

This position may be based out of our Lexington, KY office. 

Requirements

• Applies engineering principles to develop solutions for municipal infrastructure improvements, including evaluating performance and life cycle costs.
• Assists with project scoping, scheduling, budgeting, field data collection, site surveys, and documentation of existing conditions.
• Performs engineering design tasks, including hydraulic calculations, quantity estimates, and equipment selection for water distribution, sanitary sewer, stormwater, lift station, and pump systems.
• Creates engineering drawings and models using company standards and designated CAD/modeling software with limited guidance.
• Prepares or assists with reports, plans, specifications, cost estimates, supporting documents, and permit applications.
• Provides construction phase services, including reviewing shop drawings, submittals, change orders, RFIs, punch lists, and contractor as-builts, while maintaining project documentation.
• Communicates effectively with clients, contractors, owners/operators, and project stakeholders through correspondence, meetings, construction site activities, and project coordination.

Qualifications 

• B.S. degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering and a valid Kentucky PE license required.
• 5+ years of experience designing and supporting construction of municipal water resources infrastructure, including water distribution, sanitary sewer, and stormwater systems.
• Experience with water/wastewater treatment plant process design, wet weather (CSO/SSO) evaluation, and/or hydrologic/hydraulic analysis is preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil 3D required; experience with WaterCAD, SWMM, GIS, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, XP-SWMM, BioWin, or similar software is desired.
• Strong verbal and written communication, problem-solving, collaboration, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage tasks, delegate to junior staff and technicians, interpret codes and plans, and travel to project sites as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary range: $86,528- $101,920 + annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package plus 401(k) & ESOP with unlimited company match. 
• Flexible hybrid schedule with work-from-home options.
• Support for licensure, education, and career development.
• Opportunity for ownership in a thriving, employee-centric firm.

Engineering Quality of Life Starts Here

It's more than our tagline - It's something we strive to create not only for the communities we serve but also for our employee-owners who make it a reality.

You'll help shape the places people rely on every day - The roads we drive, the bridges we cross, the water we drink, and the public facilities we use. Our work improves everyday life because we're designing infrastructure our own communities depend on.

You'll keep learning and innovating - Through mentoring, Communities of Practice, collaboration, and hands-on project experience. No matter your role or experience level, you'll be encouraged to share ideas, learn new technologies, and innovate to solve challenges.

You'll build more than a career - As a 100% employee-owned company, we share knowledge and profits; celebrate each other's wins, and lead with empathy. You'll grow professionally, build meaningful relationships, and work with people who want you to succeed.

We think you'll fit right in.

To learn more about our firm, visit www.clarkdietz.com 

Clark Dietz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.