Design Engineer

Description

Acorn Engineering, Inc., a Maine-based, 100% employee-owned civil engineering, surveying and landscape architecture firm, has a full-time opportunity for a Design Engineer in their Portland office. The Engineer will assist the development team through the life cycle of projects.

Responsibilities include assisting with:

site design

development of drawings

stormwater design

coordination with project stakeholders

regulatory permitting

construction administration

Acorn’s current projects include:

permitting for community solar farms

floodplain and watershed restoration

municipal parks including artwork installations

urban infill developments

affordable housing projects throughout the State

Acorn partners with high quality clientele and champions their projects from initial concept, through planning board approval to final completion. This is an exciting opportunity to assist a small (but growing) firm with a variety of tasks. We offer opportunities to grow professionally, volunteer, collaborate on exciting projects and develop lasting relationships both inside and outside of our firm. We look to empower our employees and provide them with the tools to be successful.

Employees will be provided with a laptop to enable work within our hybrid work model. It’s anticipated the hybrid remote model would include 75% of time in the Portland office and 25% remote. This balanced approach fosters in-person collaboration while providing employees the opportunity to be with family, to travel, and to engage with their community – all of which are important parts of our company’s culture.

Compensation

Acorn Engineering offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including:

4 weeks Paid Time Off + 9 Company Holidays

Health insurance and flexible spending account

Dental insurance

Short Term, Long Term and Life Insurance

401K plus company match

Paid Family Leave

Year-end bonus

Employee ownership

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

0-3 years’ experience with design, permitting and construction administration for various site design projects within Maine

Strong technical and engineering design skills

Proficiency in AutoCad Civil 3D & HydroCAD

Understanding of Local, Maine and Federal permitting regulations and applications

Experience with stormwater treatment design

Valid driver’s license required and access to a reliable vehicle for daily transportation preferred

EI Certification preferred