Civil Design Engineer (mid level career)

Summary

Are you a civil engineer ready to take the next step in your career and lead meaningful site development projects? We're looking for a mid-level Civil Design Engineer to join our growing team and take on a key role in delivering comprehensive design and engineering solutions with limited oversight. In this position, you'll perform full design calculations, demonstrate proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, and apply sound judgment and technical expertise across a variety of civil engineering and site development projects. You'll also conduct site visits, coordinate with clients and regulatory agencies, prepare construction documents and cost estimates, and contribute to written reports. We value professionals who bring a strong work ethic, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a passion for learning and mentorship. If you're looking for a collaborative environment where you can refine your skills, take on leadership responsibilities, and contribute to impactful projects, we encourage you to apply.
Job Responsibilities and Duties

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Software

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project) - Proficient
• Market Sector Software (AutoCAD/C3D, HydroCAD, AutoTurn/Vehicle Tracking) - Developing

Technical Expertise

• Intermediate understanding of technical fundamentals
• Performs moderately complex design tasks independently; effectively divides projects into individual tasks
• Leads technical effort on small projects
• Performs quality control of basic deliverables

Teamwork

Team player able to follow on large, complex projects and lead a small team on simple tasks. Anticipate the needs of other technical disciplines and takes responsibility for their results.
Project Delivery

Produces the following independently:

• Identify design criteria
• Site layout and grading
• Utility plans and profiles
• Street plans and profiles
• Tentative plans
• Permitting exhibits
• Construction plans
• Traffic control plans
• Erosion control plans
• Quantity takeoffs
• Specifications
• Technical reports and memos
• Storm calculations
• ADA designs
• Offsite improvements designs
• Permit applications
• Construction details and notes
• Services during construction (RFI and submittal review, construction observation and inspection, and record drawings)

Understanding Budget and Schedule

Strong understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Able to predict and deliver individual tasks within a set level of effort. Able to consistently meet budget and schedule expectations on projects.
Industry Standards and Regulations

Proficiently selects from and employs the following design codes:

• Local jurisdiction
• Local DOT
• PROWAG
• ASTM
• AWWA
• MUTCD
• DEQ

Client Interaction

Frequent client communications. Resolves issues on small projects. Attends client meetings. Consistently uses situationally appropriate communication tools (e.g., email versus phone versus in-person).
Other

Other duties as assigned.
Level of Work/Accountability

Performs moderate to advanced levels of technical work on larger and more complex projects as assigned by the market sector. Operates with a moderate level of autonomy. May assist with some project management tasks.
Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Years of experience required: 4 years
• Years of experience required with advanced degree: 3 years

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• PE required
• Driving is an essential job function or a valid driver's license is required to support legitimate business purposes

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Position may include periodic site visits and inspection work on project sites.