Engineering Designer

ENGINEERING DESIGNER I

Why This Role Matters:
As the Engineering Designer I, you will provide technical support to licensed engineers and multidisciplinary project teams throughout the planning, design, and delivery of regional industrial, commercial, and municipal development projects. Working under the direction of a licensed Professional Engineer or Project Manager, this entry‑level position performs a variety of engineering and design tasks while developing technical knowledge and practical experience.

Responsibilities include assisting with site visits and field inspections, preparing and modifying 2D and 3D engineering drawings and models, researching applicable agency codes, standards, and permitting requirements, and supporting the preparation of engineering calculations, plans, specifications, and other project documentation. The Engineering Designer I works under close supervision on small projects or assigned portions of larger, moderately complex projects and collaborates with engineers and other multidisciplinary team members to support successful project execution.

• Collects data and gathers information or documents
• Use AutoCAD for pretty much everything – like preparing engineering plans, drawings and models
• Research, evaluate and execute appropriate engineering techniques and code provisions for a wide range of projects with unique needs
• Prepares drawings and visual aids
• Observes and reports on construction activities
• Compile maps, reports, and forms

(Must Haves)

• You earned an AS or BS in Civil Engineering or a related field (congrats!) – or have an equivalent combination of education and experience
• You have 0-2 years of civil engineering experience (including internships)
• You can perform basic to moderately difficult technical computations
• You have a working knowledge of AutoCAD, Micro Station, Civil3D, Revit and/or Open Roads, and you’re proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office
• You can comprehend and carry out oral or written instructions

(Nice to Have)

• An EIT or NICET certification is a plus
• An understanding of construction plans/specifications and their application to public works projects is a major plus

Benefits for Regular Full-Time & Part-Time Employees Working 30+ Hours/Week

• Healthcare for you and your family:
  Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Single HDHP Medical plan with 100% paid premium
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• FREE Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance for you and your familyFREE Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• PTO + Sick Time + 8 Holidays per year
• Retirement Savings Plan with contribution from CPL to grow your retirement funds
• Internal Mobility & Career Advancement
• Licensure Assistance

• Tuition Assistance:
  You may be eligible for continuing education assistance
• Student Loan Assistance Program: CPL will contribute up to $100/month for 5 years ($6,000 total) toward student loan debt

• Collaboration– working with others towards the best solution, placing great emphasis on the collective wisdom of our internal teams.
• Family–celebrating others’ successes, genuinely caring about the happiness and well-being of our team members and recognizing their own families as extensions of the CPL family.
• Fun– not taking oneself too seriously, fully understanding that fun at work is conducive to productivity.
• Inspiration– contributing to an uplifting workplace that facilitates growth a positive, upbeat attitude.
• Integrity– doing what is ethically right and providing reliable follow-through on commitments.
• Ingenuity– seeking new opportunities and consistently identifying unexpected and practical ways to solve problems.

The rate for this position generally ranges between $30.00- $37.00 hourly. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not…