Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Title: Senior Civil Designer
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: No
POSITION PURPOSE:This is an experienced position and may be involved in non-routine and complex assignments. The Senior Civil Designer works with a Project Manager or Principal to develop design concepts which are developed and incorporated in final plan sets or deliverables. The Senior Designer works in a collaborative team environment under the supervision of licensed engineers, producing construction documents for land development projects including but not limited to single and multi-family residential, educational, commercial and industrial sites.
The Senior Civil Designer can assume project design lead responsibilities under the direction of a licensed engineer. They may direct staff designers and engineers to accomplish designs. They may oversee the entire design process or assist as a technical expert on a specialized design. The Senior Designer may work on several concurrent projects. The Senior Designer has gained extensive experience in all areas of land development design.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The following duties are typical of the position but are not all-encompassing. Each person is expected to help in whatever duties are required to deliver a quality product on schedule.
- Provide schematic design information including conceptual land development plans and project requirements.
- Prepare preliminary task/needs list.
- Incorporate design concepts from schematic design into design development and work with project team to produce construction documents.
- Coordinate project requirements with other design professionals and other design disciplines.
- Select details which will be used on project.
- Document existing conditions and perform some troubleshooting.
- Edit specification sections.
- Attend construction meetings and produce site observation reports.
- Produce final punch list.
- Research non-routine code issues and obtain interpretations from code officials.
- Prepare addendums and change orders. Initiate additional service requests and turn over to Project Manager for submittal to client.
- Prepare engineering opinion of probable cost and review contractor cost estimates.
- Provide value engineering.
- Review drawings and documents to assure compliance with company design and production standards.
- In role of project leader, coordinate staff activities to assure achieving goals of project budget, schedule and quality.
- Use computer programs and spread sheets for engineering analysis and presentations.
- Edit word-processing documents and understand procedures for file saving, retrieving and transferring.
- Maintain neat and organized work area which allows efficient access to project information required by other team members.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education and Experience:- Associate degree
- Generally, has 10 or more years of progressive drafting and design experience as a designer, drafter, and engineering technician.
- Experience and proficiency in detail design work.
- Must be proficient in the use of computer for design and understand CAD operations.
- General knowledge of civil engineering design.
- Understanding and knowledge of applicable codes.
- Keep current, on the "State of the Art" in their design specialty through training, review of periodicals, and continuing education.
Skills and Abilities: - Ability to keep and handle confidential documents.
- Experience with Bluebeam.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Good communication skills and personable demeanor.
- Detail oriented and organized.
- Ability to read and understand new and existing construction documents.
- Demonstrate a sense of pride and adhere to high standards and quality in the project.
- Multi-task between projects and be able to work well under pressure.
- AutoCAD & Civil3D
- Civil Engineering
- Understanding of Land Surveying & Mapping
- CAD Standards & Instruction
- Civil3D training
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:- Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body, involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
- Potential to be around construction equipment when visiting job sites, be able to handle loud noises.
- Must be able to use a computer for extended periods of time.
- Routine use of standard office equipment.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:Work generally conducted indoors in an office setting with occasional travel to project sites but may serve as a Field Engineer during construction.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.
