Requirements

Minimum Requirements 

Education: Bachelors or associate degree in civil engineering from an accredited college/university preferred

Experience: 1 to 3 years of Civil Design experience

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all skills defined in Civil Designer I at a high level of proficiency
• Contributes and support the engineering team in master planning, engineering design, and research for specific task on projects
• Perform complete quantity take-offs and cost estimates of designs
• Assist engineers and project managers in the analysis of proposed and current projects
• Prepare civil design drawings under the direction of senior engineering staff
• Perform hydraulic system calculations, pipe design calculations and engineering reports (drainage report, water calc reports, and project narratives)
• Prepare comment response letter for agency resubmittals
• Attend pre-construction meetings and site visits with senior CA personnel
• Work to expand experience in witnessing installation, testing and inspections of site infrastructure systems (sewer/water system testing, proof rolls, SWPP inspections, etc.)
• Review and comment on shop drawings and materials submittals on projects
• Perform construction observations and field reports
• Self-perform QA/QC reviews on work and better understand civil and landscape drawings
• Prepare CAD base sheet drawings from drawing files provided by Surveyor
• Prepare civil plan sheets sets for construction drawings with emphasis of proper plan presentation
• Prepare preliminary plats, site plans, SWPP plans, grading/drainage plans, water/sewer plans, profiles (road/water/sewer/drainage), and construction details
• Effectively address redline comments provided by agencies and senior engineering staff
• Identify problems and construction issues in the field and provide solutions
• Involvement in companywide strategic initiatives and committees
• Review as-built of civil engineering systems provided by surveyors

Desired Skills

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred 
• Experience with drafting using AutoCAD 
• Ability to coordinate with outside consultants involved in projects (surveyors, traffic consultants, architects, geotechnical engineers, MEP engineers, wetland consultants, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of necessary permitting processes for projects across multiple jurisdictions
• Ability to mentor fellow civil designers, technicians, and interns
• Ability to manage multiple project tasks
• Working knowledge of design software (ICPR, WaterCAD, Civil 3D, SEDCAD, HEC-RAS, Hydra flow Express, Storm Sewers, MicroStation, Geopak, Inroads, IDEAL model)
• Working knowledge of agency regulations and design standards for specific projects across multiple jurisdictions
• Ability to self-perform QA/QC reviews on work and better understand civil and landscape drawings
• Efficiently prepare CAD Base Sheet Drawings from drawing files provided by surveyor
• Efficiently prepare civil plan sheets sets for construction drawings with emphasis of proper plan presentation
• Ability to prepare Preliminary Plats, Site plans, SWPPP plans, Grading/Drainage plans, Water/Sewer Plans, Profiles (road/water/sewer/drainage), and construction details
• Understanding of civil project specifications and production
• Demonstrate consistent achievement of SW+ billable goals
• A valid driver's license

Other Skills/Abilities 

• Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills 
• Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels 
• Ability to be both creative and analytical
• Positive, solution-oriented attitude
• Detail-oriented and accurate
• Ability to work in a team environment