Civil Design Engineer
Civil Design Engineer
The Opportunity
Key Responsibilities
Civil Design
- Develop site plans and engineering drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
- Support the design of site layouts, grading, drainage, erosion-control measures, utility systems, roadways, and associated infrastructure.
- Prepare plan and profile sheets, cross-sections, construction details, and supporting design documentation.
- Assist with stormwater, sanitary sewer, and potable water calculations.
- Develop earthwork quantities and support construction cost estimates.
- Contribute to subdivision, commercial, multifamily, public works, and related site-development projects.
- Support specialized site-design elements, including fueling and vehicle-access infrastructure, when required.
Permitting and Documentation
- Prepare improvement plans, permit applications, technical reports, specifications, and engineering correspondence.
- Coordinate design requirements with local jurisdictions, utility providers, and reviewing agencies.
- Research applicable development standards, design criteria, and permitting requirements.
- Review survey, utility, environmental, and existing-condition information for accuracy and completeness.
- Identify discrepancies or design conflicts and work with the project team to resolve them.
- Support projects through design review, permitting, bidding, and construction.
Project Coordination
- Collaborate with engineers, designers, surveyors, landscape architects, and other project professionals.
- Assist with client communication and coordination under the direction of senior staff.
- Track assigned design tasks against established scopes, schedules, and budgets.
- Participate in internal design reviews and quality-control processes.
- Respond to technical questions and revise plans based on client or agency comments.
- Conduct site visits and provide construction-phase support as needed.
- Contribute to client retention and business development by delivering reliable, accurate work.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or another board-approved engineering discipline.
- 1-4 years of civil engineering or site-development experience.
- Engineer Intern or Engineer-in-Training certification, or eligibility to take the Fundamentals of Engineering examination within six months of hire.
- Experience using AutoCAD and Civil 3D for civil site design.
- Working knowledge of grading, drainage, utilities, erosion control, and construction-plan development.
- Ability to perform routine engineering calculations and accurately document design assumptions.
- Strong technical writing and communication skills.
- Ability to coordinate multiple assignments and follow established design processes.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
- Ability to satisfy the employer's pre-employment and ongoing drug-screening requirements.
Compensation and Benefits
- Employer-paid healthcare benefits
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Profit-sharing participation
- Flexible work arrangements
- Mentorship and leadership-development programs
- Support for professional growth and advancement
- Opportunities for internal promotion
About the Employer
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