Site/Civil Design Engineer

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Utilize Civil 3D to design comprehensive site layouts, grading plans, and utility systems for residential, commercial, and industrial developments.
• Review municipal zoning ordinances, land development regulations, and agency requirements; perform utility service research and site visits to establish design parameters and project feasibility.
• Create detailed concept drawings based on client objectives and due diligence findings, and coordinate with CAD technicians to produce accurate design documentation.
• Oversee the design and analysis of stormwater systems using Civil 3D and hydrology software, perform pipe sizing, drainage area mapping, and hydraulic grade line evaluations in compliance with applicable standards.
• Develop grading plans that ensure efficient earthwork balancing, site safety, and compliance with engineering best practices and design slope requirements.
• Plan and design stormwater, sanitary sewer, water, gas, and communication utility systems, including pump stations, and identify and resolve vertical and horizontal utility conflicts.
• Design erosion control measures, perform stability calculations, and establish construction sequencing using best management practices to maintain environmental compliance.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for site improvements to support bonding requirements and client budgeting.
• Take an active role in mentoring junior engineers, reviewing design work, and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Coordinate design activities and meetings between staff, subcontractors, and clients.
• Ability to plan, schedule work, and complete work assignments within established budgets and timelines.

Corporate and Department Planning. Corporate planning contributes to or supports planning activities that affect the entire organization. Department planning entails establishing specific goals, budgets, staffing plans, and timelines that align with the department’s objectives.

• Develop specifications, cost estimates, and final bid packages.
• Perform design and production plan for various projects from preliminary to final design.
• Support corporate and departmental goals through effective project planning, scheduling, and budgeting.

Business Development – Marketing and Sales. Process of identifying, creating, and expanding opportunities that drive growth.

• Build and maintain relationships with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Assist in preparing proposals and cost estimates for new business.
• Contribute technical input to marketing efforts and presentations.

Project Administration. Coordinate, organize, and support projects to ensure they are complete, on time, within scope, and on budget. Focuses on administrative, documentation, and communication that enable teams to work efficiently and achieve objectives.

• Coordinate design services for design-bid-build and design-build projects.
• Ensure quality control and adherence to project requirements

Technology. Application of technical knowledge and the use of specialized tools, software, or systems are required to perform job tasks efficiently and meet organizational goals.

• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and related software for design projection.
• Apply hydrology/hydraulics modeling tools.

3. Maintain current knowledge of design technologies.

Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC). The process and inspections used to ensure that all work meets established standards, specifications, and client requirements through the prevention, detection, and correction of errors.

• Check all technical work for accuracy and compliance with design standards.
• Review and verify design computations and plans.
• Participate in internal and external project reviews.

Human Resources and Office Management. Supports the organization's resources and facilitates smooth administrative operations, enabling efficient operations.

• Support and mentor engineers in design fundamentals and professional growth.
• Promote teamwork, integrity, and collaboration across departments.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Continuing Education – Annual training programs that support company objectives and employee growth.

• Attend technical and professional development training annually.
• Maintain Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Pursue certifications relevant to civil design and project management.

Special Project and Assignments

• Assumes responsibilities for special assignments delegated by senior leadership or project management.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university.
• 4+ years of related land development (civil/site) experience is required.
• Professional Engineers License or working towards licensure.
• Experience in Civil 3D with the ability to design site layouts concept through completion.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible, reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• This job is essentially a sedentary role; however, standing, walking, sitting, reaching with hands and arms, stooping or kneeling, talking, and hearing are required.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• This job operates in a professional office environment.
• Overtime may be necessary as workloads dictate. This may include weekdays, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Due to the collaborative nature of this position and accessibility for in-house and on-site client meetings, it is essential that the work be performed in the office and during regular business hours.
• Some travel may be required. The employee may occasionally be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, and the risk of electrical shock.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.