Senior Civil Engineering Designer

Core States Group

$85K — $120K *
Tampa, FL 33647In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of progressive site/civil design experience, particularly in energy or EV charging sectors
  • Experience creating permit-ready drawing packages and navigating review cycles
  • Proficient in mentoring and reviewing junior staff work
  • Required skills in AutoCAD Civil 3D for grading and pipe networks, among others
  • Proficient in MS Office applications

Responsibilities

  • Lead production of full site civil plan sets including grading, drainage, and utilities
  • Develop site layouts around energy equipment while ensuring accuracy and consistency
  • Perform hydrology and hydraulics calculations using various engineering tools
  • Prepare erosion control and stormwater management plans
  • Mentor junior designers and enhance the team's Civil 3D skills
  • Coordinate effectively in an integrated EPC environment with various engineering disciplines
  • Support construction teams by addressing RFIs and maintaining project schedules

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with one day a week in the office
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
  • Collaboration with a values-driven and innovative team
  • Engagement in meaningful projects that enhance community life
  • Opportunity to lead and influence a small team of designers
Full Job Description
This role is paid on an hourly basis with a range of $40-$58 and is eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable laws. The expected approximate annualized compensation range is $85,000-$120,000.

Summary of the Role

As aSenior Civil Engineering Designer, supporting our Energy/EPC business unit, you will both own production and lead a small team. You will work with a collaborative, high-caliber group at a values-driven company focused on improving everyday life in the communities we serve.

You will deliver permit-ready civil packages for energy and ZEV infrastructure projects across North America, including EV charging (Level 2 and DCFC), battery energy storage (BESS), distributed generation, microgrids, and related site work. This is a hands-on role for someone who likes producing high-quality Civil 3D deliverables, solving site constraints quickly, and raising the bar by mentoring younger designers.

Responsibilities
  • Lead Civil Design Production:
    • Produce and review full site civil plan sets: site layout, grading, drainage, utilities, access, and details
    • Develop constructible layouts around electrical and energy equipment, as well as prepare profiles, sections, and details with consistent labeling, styles, and standards
  • Drainage, stormwater, and permitting support:
    • Perform or review hydrology/hydraulics and site calculations (detention, conveyance, utility sizing, roadway and parking design) using tools such as HydroCAD, Hydraflow, ICPR/StormWise, HEC-RAS, or similar
    • Prepare erosion and sediment control plans, Low impact development (LID) plans, SWPPPs, and stormwater management documentations
  • Mentor and elevate the team:
    • Plan and assign work for a small group of civil designers, provide technical direction, and develop their Civil 3D and site design skills
    • Help improve and maintain civil templates, details, checklists, and best practices for Energy/EPC work
  • Coordinate in an integrated EPC environment:
    • Collaborate with civil engineers, electrical, structural, geotechnical, PMs, and construction teams to maintain schedule and design intent as well as
    • Support RFIs, submittals, and construction questions, and help capture field changes for as-builts

Qualifications
We're looking for talented professionals who are eager to help lead and grow a team, while contributing to high-quality, meaningful work. If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you. The following qualifications will help you succeed in this role:
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or closely related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 5+ years of progressive site/civil design experience, preferably including commercial or infrastructure projects such as fueling, convenience, industrial, energy, or EV charging
  • Experience producing permit-ready drawing packages and coordinating through review cycles
  • Demonstrated ability to review work and mentor junior staff
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D required (grading, pipe networks, plan set organization, details, and plotting standards)
  • MS Office required

Work Location
This is a hybrid (1 day a week in the office) role based out of the following Core States Group offices: Ontario, CA; Somerville, NJ; or Tampa, FL. Occasional travel for site visits and project meetings is expected.

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