Civil Designer

• Job Category Designer
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree High school
• Travel 1%
• Manage Others No

Description

The Civil Designer role is responsible for supporting the planning, design, and delivery of land development and site development projects under the guidance of a licensed Professional Engineer. This position serves as a key contributor to the development of engineering solutions by preparing studies, plans, specifications, cost estimates, construction documents, permitting packages, and technical evaluations for a variety of projects. The role utilizes advanced design software to create detailed site layouts and 3D models, including grading, utility systems, drainage facilities, erosion control measures, transportation features, and other site development elements.

The ideal candidate is a technically proficient, analytical, and self-motivated professional with strong communication and problem-solving skills, the ability to manage non-routine assignments with minimal supervision, and a commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions that meet client expectations, regulatory requirements, company safety standards, and project objectives.

• Under licensed professional engineer, p repares engineering studies, plans, specifications, evaluations, cost estimates, construction drawings, schedules, permitting, and assessments for a variety of engineering design projects, based on coordination with client, engineers, architects, and contractors.
• Works somewhat autonomously to utilize computer software to create detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for land development and site plans, including but not limited to building footprint, travel way, parking, grading, utility design, drainage facilities, and erosion control.
• Develops 3D models of projects using surfaces, horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, typical sections, and various design criteria.
• Calculates dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications and material quantities using calculator or computer.
• Ensures design products are complete, accurate, include the appropriate level of detail, align with client standards, and meet all relevant regulations and code requirements. Participates in and ensures QC/QA procedures are followed.
• Occasionally partners directly with clients to form an understanding of and to define project scope, constraints, and design requirements, and provides support through construction completion.
• May review work of others to check for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with clients’ specifications. R edlines production plans for correction prior to engineer design review.
• Participates in internal and external project meetings as needed.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish non-routine tasks.
• Provides support and assists others within the department as required.
• Provides positive example to other team members of appearance, attitude, and behavior.
• Participates in team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned .

• Demonstrated technical ability
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to consistently deliver products that are complete, accurate, and include appropriate level of detail
• Proactive, self-starter that can complete assignments with little oversight

• Minimum of three years related civil design/drafting experience. Associate’s degree (A.A.) in engineering studies or similar from two-year college or technical school preferred.
• Knows and applies fundamental civil design concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Proficient personal computer skills…