Site​/Civil Design Engineer

Position

Site/Civil Design Engineer

Location: Columbus, OH

Job : 305

# of Openings: 1

• Utilize Civil 3D to design comprehensive site layouts, grading plans, and utility systems for residential, commercial, and industrial developments.
• Review municipal zoning ordinances, land development regulations, and agency requirements; perform utility service research and site visits to establish design parameters and project feasibility.
• Create detailed concept drawings based on client objectives and due diligence findings, and coordinate with CAD technicians to produce accurate design documentation.
• Oversee the design and analysis of stormwater systems using Civil 3D and hydrology software, perform pipe sizing, drainage area mapping, and hydraulic grade line evaluations in compliance with applicable standards.
• Develop grading plans that ensure efficient earthwork balancing, site safety, and compliance with engineering best practices and design slope requirements.
• Plan and design stormwater, sanitary sewer, water, gas, and communication utility systems, including pump stations, and identify and resolve vertical and horizontal utility conflicts.
• Design erosion control measures, perform stability calculations, and establish construction sequencing using best management practices to maintain environmental compliance.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for site improvements to support bonding requirements and client budgeting.
• Take an active role in mentoring junior engineers, reviewing design work, and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Coordinate design activities and meetings between staff, subcontractors, and clients.
• Plan, schedule work, and complete assignments within established budgets and timelines.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university.
• 4+ years of related land development (civil/site) experience is required.
• Professional Engineers License or working towards licensure.
• Experience in Civil 3D with the ability to design site layouts from concept through completion.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• 401(k) savings program
• Engineers are paid straight time for overtime
• Frequent social events and employee lunches
• Employee Assistance Program
• Jury duty leave
• Wellness program
• Allstate Critical Illness, Accident and Cancer Insurance

• Paid professional license fee – the company pays for engineers to take the professional engineering exam and offers a bonus when passed.
• Paid professional membership dues – the company encourages and pays for memberships in professional associations.
• Continuing education – the company provides educational resources and training for engineering practices and business fundamentals.
• Tuition reimbursement – up to 10% of salary or $5,000 (whichever is less) with a maximum lifetime reimbursement of $25,000.
• Cross‑training – the company encourages engineers to learn new specialized skills through cross‑training among three market groups.

• Assumes responsibilities for special assignments delegated by senior leadership or project management.

• This job is essentially sedentary; standing, walking, sitting, reaching with hands and arms, stooping or kneeling, talking, and hearing are required.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• The job operates in a professional office environment.
• Overtime may be necessary as workloads dictate, including weekdays, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Work is performed in the office during regular business hours for collaboration and client meetings.
• Some travel may be required; exposure to wet or humid conditions, high places, fumes, airborne particles, extreme cold or heat, and electrical shock risk is possible.

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.