Sr. Civil Engineer

Overview

Contribute your expertise, skills, and experience as a Civil Engineer by joining our KDM Engineering team. KDM is a growing, award-winning, minority- and woman-owned professional engineering firm focusing on electric, gas, site civil, and telecommunications engineering designs and support services. KDM offers a competitive salary and benefits package, a people-first work environment, and a hybrid work schedule.

We’re seeking a Civil Engineer with 7+ years of site civil engineering experience, who is passionate about solving complex engineering problems and creating high-quality designs, reports, and studies that meet the needs of our clients. A PE license and experience in the utility or transportation industry are preferred.

Job Responsibilities:

• Contribute to a project team consisting of professional engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of all facets of civil engineering
• Work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of civil engineering-related issues
• Create civil designs from preliminary to as-built stages
• Produce civil engineering plans, surveys, data and information, construction documents, and related reports in a clear and concise manner to meet client specifications
• Act as a team lead in coordinating detailed design phases for all aspects of civil engineering work
• Prepare, review, and/or approve proposals, contracts, or cost estimates
• Negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with sub-consultants and clients
• Perform and/or oversee designs for underground and overhead powers installations
• Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget
• Coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements
• Interact with vendors to prepare materials and equipment purchase specifications for client recommendations
• Research available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems for the execution of required project designs
• Design stage tickets and information retrieval of utility atlas maps and coordination with survey field staff
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation
• Direct the work of drafting and designer support staff to complete projects
• Work directly with clients, KDM staff, and consultants
• Conduct site walkdowns and work directly with construction contractors

Qualifications & Requirements:

• BS in Civil Engineering or other accredited Engineering degree
• EIT or PE license with ability for reciprocity in other states preferred
• 7+ years of experience
• Experience or knowledge of:
• Surveying
• Construction and design feasibility
• Utilities infrastructure
• Land development, transportation, and water/drainage
• Power distribution
• Experience and proficiency in Auto Cad Civil3D
• Understanding of and experience in applying regulatory agency laws, ordinances and regulations for municipality, county, state, and federal agencies permitting submittals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team to efficiently complete tasks and assignments
• Time management and organization skills to manage multiple projects and tasks with ability to meet deadlines and within budget
• Adhering to quality standards and company procedures with high focus on accuracy and quality of work

Additional Requirements:

• Must be willing to comply with all pre-employment screening, including but not limited to, drug testing, reference verification, education and employment verification and background screening
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License

Established in 2012 on a promise to alter the face of engineering, KDM Engineering has built a reputation of excellence in providing outstanding technical services, maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality assurance, and offering a truly inclusive work environment.

Our clients and partners in the public and private sectors consistently recognize KDM for our responsiveness to their needs, budgets, and schedules. Our…