Senior Civil Engineering Designer

At Core States Group, the work you do matters to the clients we serve, the communities we support, and the teams who rely on one another to deliver with excellence. Our Cause is powerful: to create a world where all environments improve everyday life.

"This role is paid on an hourly basis with a range of $40-$58 and is eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable laws. The expected approximate annualized compensation range is $80,000-$120,000."

Why Professionals Choose Core States Group

Here's what you can expect:

* VALUES-DRIVEN CULTURE - A workplace rooted in Integrity, Service, Inclusion, Excellence, and Innovation. Our Core Values guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we show up for our clients every day.

* COMPENSATION - Competitive wages and bonus programs, including professional licensure bonuses.

* RETIREMENT - A strong 401(k) match, with immediate vesting, to help you invest in your future and build your retirement savings with confidence.

* HEALTHCARE - Competitive health benefits including HSA with employer contribution, life insurance options, and supplemental coverage options, giving you the flexibility to select the coverage that best fits your needs and lifestyle.

* VACATION - Generous PTO to help you recharge, relax, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

* PERKS - Team wellness challenges, free virtual gym app, wholesale club membership reimbursement, employee recognition programs, paid parental leave and much more!

* FLEXIBLE WORK ENVIRONMENT - A flexible work environment that empowers you to do your best work, whether you're in the office, working remotely, or blending both to support your responsibilities.

* TUITION REIMBURSEMENT - support your growth with tuition reimbursement to help advance your education and professional development.

Summary of the Role

As a Senior Civil Engineering Designer, supporting our Energy/EPC business unit, you will both own production and lead a small team. You will work with a collaborative, high-caliber group at a values-driven company focused on improving everyday life in the communities we serve.

You will deliver permit-ready civil packages for energy and ZEV infrastructure projects across North America, including EV charging (Level 2 and DCFC), battery energy storage (BESS), distributed generation, microgrids, and related site work. This is a hands-on role for someone who likes producing high-quality Civil 3D deliverables, solving site constraints quickly, and raising the bar by mentoring younger designers.

Responsibilities

* Lead Civil Design Production:

* Produce and review full site civil plan sets: site layout, grading, drainage, utilities, access, and details

* Develop constructible layouts around electrical and energy equipment, as well as prepare profiles, sections, and details with consistent labeling, styles, and standards

* Drainage, stormwater, and permitting support:

* Perform or review hydrology/hydraulics and site calculations (detention, conveyance, utility sizing, roadway and parking design) using tools such as Hydro

CAD, Hydraflow, ICPR/Storm Wise, HEC-RAS, or similar

* Prepare erosion and sediment control plans, Low impact development (LID) plans, SWPPPs, and stormwater management documentations

* Mentor and elevate the team:

* Plan and assign work for a small group of civil designers, provide technical direction, and develop their Civil 3D and site design skills

* Help improve and maintain civil templates, details, checklists, and best practices for Energy/EPC work

* Coordinate in an integrated EPC environment:

* Collaborate with civil engineers, electrical, structural, geotechnical, PMs, and construction teams to maintain schedule and design intent as well as

* Support RFIs, submittals, and construction questions, and help capture field changes for as-builts

Qualifications

We're looking for talented professionals who are eager to help lead and grow a team, while contributing to high-quality, meaningful work. If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you. The following qualifications will help you succeed in this role:

* Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or…