Reports To: Senior Project Manager
Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Primary Areas of Focus
- Civil Engineering Design
- Mentor & Train
Core Responsibilities
- Perform complex grading design, including hillsides, and unique site conditions.
- Understand, develop and manage engineering calculations.
- Review rough sketches, drawings, specifications, and other engineering data received from engineers to ensure that they conform to design concepts.
- Responsible for internal schedule order of operations, workflow, and submittal deadlines.
- Demonstrate understanding of the work order and presentation method based on different drafting requirements for each agency.
- Prepare complex exhibits.
- Delegate subtasks and perform follow-up with minimal direction.
- Understand the scope of work, budgets, time allocation, client expectations, and basic change orders.
- Coordinate field directives and resolve issues, including ASIs, RFIs, plan revisions, etc.
- Coordinate submittals.
- You may be asked to provide a design with little direction from the engineering staff. Such plans include grading and drainage plans, street, sewer, storm drain and water plans, pipelines, and erosion control plans.
- Mentor and train associates in all stages of learning.
- Lead training and knowledge transfer for the designer role.
- Responsible for completing timecards accurately and on time.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Achieve an 85-90% Billable Utilization Rate. Non-billable activities include company & team meetings, professional development, community involvement, innovation time, culture & engagement activities, learning, and training.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Associate degree in Construction Management, Computer Aided Drafting/Design, or a similar field ideal.
- Minimum of 12 years of experience using Civil 3D to design and prepare construction drawings for municipal public works projects.
- Mastery of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam.
- Experience coordinating between AutoCAD Civil 3D and HEC-RAS, a plus.
- Attention to detail, excellent communication, and multi-tasking skills. Able to problem solve and prioritize.
- Ability to work independently.
- Desire, willingness, and ability to teach.
- Advanced understanding of municipal codes.
- Valid driver's license and automobile insurance.
Physical Requirements
- Required to stand, walk, and sit.
- The position may require a visit to project sites occasionally.
- The position requires a normal range of hearing.
- The employee must be able to lift 40 lbs. occasionally.
- Requires prolonged sitting with 15% of the time spent bending and reaching.
- Must have manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
- Noise levels are consistent with a standard office environment.
Perks & Benefits
- Health, life, 401(k), dental and vision insurance
- Short-term, long-term disability insurance and leave
- Paid holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Bereavement leave
- Discretionary bonuses, if applicable
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
