The Civil Engineer will prepare site development plans and specifications for commercial and industrial sites in conformance to client requirements and local ordinances. The Civil Engineer will work with and advise other disciplines on site issues that may impact architectural development and building systems and develop criteria for procuring sub-consultant services.
Primary Responsibilities
- Review and/or establish project scope, civil budget, design approach and applicable constraints with department manager, Project Manager, and client as appropriate.
- Prepare feasibility studies and civil cost estimates.
- Formulate design of civil systems including underground utilities, paving, grading, and drainage for small to medium sized projects.
- Develop site layout(s) in accordance with zoning and other applicable ordinances and requirements.
- Edit or write project specifications.
- Evaluate design options for consideration by Project Manager and/or client.
- Monitor project budgets and schedules. Adjust work efforts as required to meet budget and schedule goals.
- Prepare working drawings for construction on CAD with support from department staff when applicable.
- Conduct field measuring and/or survey verification at project site. Perform basic topographic surveying for minor projects.
- Review drawings for omissions, errors, overall quality, content accuracy, and compliance with standards and codes.
- Review product submittals (shop drawings) for conformance with contract documents, specify action necessary for compliance.
- Prepare project file updates, transmittals, letters, reports, and other project correspondence.
- Assist with checking, standards review, and maintenance of master specifications.
- With Project Manager, attend meetings with governmental agencies as required for obtaining site plan approval. Ability to address public and governmental groups in open meetings is essential.
- Coordinate project with other disciplines and advise of site/building system conflicts.
- Prepare site plan submittal documents in accordance with local requirements.
- Visit construction site to monitor progress and other duties per the contract documents.
- Develop and mentor less experienced staff.
- Develop cost and quantity estimates.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Employment Qualifications:
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related degree
Professional Registration required
Experience:
- 5+ years of related experience in site design and civil engineering
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Bluebeam
Knowledge in Infraworks and BIM 360 a bonus
Knowledge of state and federal environmental laws
Intermediate level proficiency in hydraulic and hydrology system design
Strong attention to detail
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