Civil Designer - Transportation

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

The role of a Civil Designer is to work as a team member on small and large projects under the guidance of a Senior Engineer. The Civil Designer will work under close supervision of a Senior Engineer to develop skills in evaluating, selecting, specifying, and designing civil engineering components for our growing project backlog. A Civil Designer will perform a variety of tasks which may include assisting with the plans and designs of various infrastructure projects throughout the Northeast.

• Use knowledge of the general concepts of relevant civil engineering elements including the design of roadways, drainage, grading, water and sewer and land development projects.
• Assist team in preparing drawings and reports; conduct basic calculations and perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
• Assist team in preparing construction contract documents, project proposals, change orders, plans and reports
• Attend and assist in client/contractor/stakeholder meetings to gain a better understanding of client’s goals
• Perform field work as directed by a senior engineer/designer
• Monitors own work to ensure keeping on set schedule
• Utilize relevant software programs to prepare exhibits and complex working drawings; continue to develop skills using software programs for design and/or drafting
• Assists with engineering duties on projects of various complexity

• General understanding of general concepts of relevant areas of civil design
• Experience in AutoCAD (Civil 3D preferred) and/or Micro Station
• EIT (or pending) preferred (not required)
• Excellent oral, written and graphic communication skills
• Ability to work in a faced paced environment
• Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgement, creativity, and innovation
• Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting, engage in creative and critical thought, and effectively communicate concepts and ideas to others
• Takes initiative on tasks and coordinates with other members of the design team
• Ability to create and interpret sketches, drawings, and various elements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 0-2 years of experience. Co-op/Internship experience preferred.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year.

In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

United States | CT | New Haven

1923 Transpt-US Northeast Infrastructure-New Haven CT

Regular

New Position

Yes

Full time

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