Civil Designer III

Purpose

Responsible for the design phases related to projects for the land development industry. Design work includes site, grading, utility, on-site and municipal wastewater systems, storm water systems, road work, flood studies/mitigation, and state and local permitting.

• Perform work under very limited supervision requiring the need to exercise independent judgement and discretion on a regular or frequent basis.
• Position does not include direct supervisory responsibilities but will serve as a lead/resource among a team of colleagues in equivalent roles to share technical proficiency, guidance, and mentorship. May occasionally assist in delegation of assignments or provide feedback to managers.
• Assist in mentoring junior designers and CAD technicians on the design and drafting of preliminary and final plans.

• Work closely with more senior staff members to learn and assist in design work.
• Work collaboratively with multidiscipline design team.
• Interact with regulatory agencies and clients.

• Produce drawings using computer-assisted drafting systems (AutoCAD and Civil 3D).
• Prepare and review drawings to communicate engineering or architectural ideas.
• Create and document concepts, sketches, models, layouts, submittals, instructions, and complete production packages.
• Perform design calculations, prepare material and equipment specifications, and provide sketches and notes for drawings.
• Perform moderate design tasks and prepare portions of project documents.
• Work independently and collaboratively on planning, design, and/or research on conventional civil engineering projects.
• Evaluate, analyze, interpret, select, and apply standard techniques, procedures, and criteria for civil engineering projects.
• Assist in determining project schedule and budget.
• Prepare permit applications and construction documents; prepare and perform QA/QC of construction documents, technical specifications, and opinions of probable construction costs.
• Identify and resolve incomplete or conflicting design inputs.
• Independently resolve problems encountered by selecting and interpreting information from various engineering resources.

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.
• High level of motivation and a problem-solving attitude.
• Effective working relationship with internal leaders as well as external clients.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work and attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, to include working effectively with government officials, clients, and staff members.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Aspiration to grow professionally and advance within the company.
• Ability to work effectively with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
• Commitment to becoming a citizen of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
• Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Ability to manage multiple design projects and meet client deadlines.
• Ability to apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria on moderately complex projects.
• Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.
• Commitment to driving profitability and growth.

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent commensurate experience required.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in civil engineering, architecture or similar discipline preferred.
• Five to seven (5-7) years of relevant industry-related experience and proficiency in detail design work within the land/site development industry.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D design software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

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