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Civil engineer (EIT) resume example

A one-page resume for a civil engineer two years out of school, with the FE exam passed and an EIT certificate. Civil managers hiring at this level read for clean design production, permitting experience and a clear path to licensure.

Civil engineer (EIT) resume example, page 1 of 1Chidinma EzeaguCivil Engineer, EITchidinma.ezeagu@example.com · (916) 555-0122 · Sacramento, CA · linkedin.com/in/chidinmaezeagu-civilSummaryCivil engineer in training with two years of land development and stormwater design at a consulting firm, plus apublic works internship. I produce clean Civil 3D plan sets, check my own calculations before they go to a PE, andenjoy the site visits most. Working toward the California PE.ExperienceCivil Engineer I (EIT)Jul 2024 – PresentDelta Valley Engineering · Sacramento, CA•Prepared grading, drainage and utility plans in Civil 3D for 9 residential and commercial sites, from 2 to 45 acres.•Designed storm drain systems and sized detention basins with hydrology calculations, all approved by countyreviewers on first or second submittal.•Wrote stormwater pollution prevention plans for 6 sites under the California Construction General Permit.•Performed construction observation on 3 subdivisions and wrote 40 field reports flagging deviations from plans.Engineering InternJun 2023 – Aug 2023Riverbend County Public Works · Woodland, CA•Inventoried 600 culverts in ArcGIS Field Maps and ranked 25 for replacement by condition.•Drafted traffic control plans for 4 road resurfacing jobs in AutoCAD.EducationB.S. in Civil Engineering2020 – 2024California State University, Sacramento · Sacramento, CA•GPA 3.4. Senior design: stormwater retrofit for a 1960s neighborhood, first place in the department showcase.CertificationsEngineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate2024California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and GeologistsQualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP)2025California Stormwater Quality AssociationOSHA 10-Hour Construction2023OSHA Outreach Training ProgramSkillsAutoCAD Civil 3D · AutoCAD · HEC-RAS · HydroCAD · ArcGIS Pro · Bluebeam Revu · Grading and drainage design ·Hydrology · Utility design · Construction observation · Excel · Technical writing
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What recruiters look for

  • The EIT and FE: most civil employers expect the FE passed by now. Put the certificate where it is easy to find.
  • Design work you produced: plan sets, calculations, models. Say how many projects and what size, and what made it through review.
  • Software: Civil 3D or OpenRoads, plus the hydraulics and GIS tools of your specialty.
  • Field exposure: inspections, construction observation and site visits show you understand how drawings become infrastructure.
  • Progress toward the PE: experience under a licensed engineer that will count on your application.

Writing the summary

Your EIT status, years of experience, specialty (site development, transportation, water, structural) and the kind of employer you work for. Add your licensure goal in a few words.

The summary in this example

Civil engineer in training with two years of land development and stormwater design at a consulting firm, plus a public works internship. I produce clean Civil 3D plan sets, check my own calculations before they go to a PE, and enjoy the site visits most. Working toward the California PE.

New graduate who just passed the FE

Civil engineering graduate (May 2026) who passed the FE Civil exam in June, with two summers as a county public works intern on culvert inventory and road resurfacing. Comfortable in Civil 3D and ArcGIS, and looking for an EIT role in water resources or site development.

Transportation-focused EIT

EIT with two years on roadway design for state DOT projects, producing plan, profile and cross-section sheets in OpenRoads Designer for widenings up to $30 million. I check quantities carefully and want to grow into a project engineer role.

Bullet points that work

Strong lines for this role, beyond the ones in the example. Borrow the shape and put in your own numbers.

  • Produced 120 plan and profile sheets for a 3-mile water main replacement, delivered a week ahead of the 90% submittal date.
  • Ran HEC-RAS models for 4 creek crossings and summarized results for the floodplain permit application.
  • Prepared engineer’s estimates for 7 projects within 8% of the low bid on average.
  • Answered 35 contractor requests for information during construction with the project engineer.
  • Inspected 2 miles of new sewer line and verified compaction test results against the specifications.
  • Built an Excel tool for inlet spacing calculations, cutting design time per street by about 2 hours.
  • Updated 50 standard details to the latest county standards and got them approved for the firm library.
  • Collected survey data with a GPS rover for 3 sites to check grades during construction.
  • Prepared exhibits and attended 5 public meetings for a neighborhood traffic calming project.

Skills to list

Hard skills

  • AutoCAD Civil 3D or OpenRoads Designer
  • Hydrology and hydraulics (HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HydroCAD, StormCAD)
  • GIS (ArcGIS Pro, Field Maps)
  • Grading, drainage and utility design
  • Plan production to agency standards
  • Engineer’s estimates and quantities
  • Construction observation and inspection
  • Stormwater permitting (SWPPP)

Soft skills

  • Checking your own work
  • Taking redlines well
  • Clear field notes
  • Talking with contractors and the public

Certifications and licenses worth listing

  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Engineer Intern (EI) certificate: from your state board after passing the NCEES FE exam. The name differs by state; use your state’s term.
  • Professional Engineer (PE): the next step. Most states ask for about four years of experience under a PE after an accredited degree; California needs two, plus its state seismic and surveying exams for civil.
  • Qualified SWPPP Practitioner or Developer (California), CPESC or CESSWI: valuable in stormwater and land development.
  • OSHA 10 or 30-Hour Construction: useful for field-heavy roles.

Length and format

One page. Put the summary, experience, then education with your senior design project, then licenses and certifications. If you have little experience, move education above experience and give senior design two bullets.

Common mistakes

  • Leaving out EIT or FE status, or burying it at the bottom. Many civil postings screen on it.
  • Claiming a project as your design when you drafted part of it. Say what you produced and who you worked under.
  • No sizes or counts: acres, miles, sheets, dollars. They let a manager judge your experience quickly.
  • Listing every course from your degree. Pick senior design and one or two specialty courses.
  • Forgetting field experience. Even a few weeks of inspection sets you apart from office-only candidates.

Questions and answers

Should I write “EIT” after my name?

Yes, in the headline or after your name (“Chidinma Ezeagu, EIT”) once you have the certificate from your state board. If you passed the FE but have not applied for the certificate yet, write “FE passed”.

When can I get my PE as a civil engineer?

In most states, after about four years of qualifying experience under a licensed engineer with an accredited degree, and passing the PE Civil exam. Rules vary: check your state board. You can often take the exam before the experience is complete.

Should I include my senior design project?

Yes, for the first two or three years. It shows a full design from start to finish, which entry-level work rarely gives you.

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