Civil Design Engineer

GENERAL FUNCTION: Design, plan, and supervise the construction of infrastructure projects such as buildings, bridges, roads, dams, pipelines, water, and sewage systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consults with and provides guidance to project stakeholders and managerial staff regarding engineering requirements for construction of various designs, modifications, and structural repairs.
• Uses design software and drawing tools to accurately render and communicate designs; plans and designs other necessary and related systems and structures such as transportation or hydraulics.
• Sets design specifications by computing load and grade requirements, material stress factors, water flow rates, and similar parameters.
• Plans projects based on the analysis of relevant materials such as drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, survey reports, maps, and other geologic and topographical data.
• Estimates materials, equipment, and labor needed to determine project costs.
• Collaborates with architects and contractors to ensure projects progress properly.
• Collaborates with surveyors (or directs and participates in surveying) to establish installations or reference points, grades, elevations, and other factors that will affect construction.
• Monitors project progress and ensures design specifications, safety, and sanitation standards are met.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Proficient in Civil 3D and other design, data recording, and analyzation software.
• Thorough understanding of materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings, bridges, roads, and other related structures.
• Thorough understanding of safety regulations and local planning & zoning regulations related to assigned projects.
• Ability to identify and solve complex problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to be both creative and analytical.
• Extremely detail-oriented and accurate.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Licensure as Professional Engineer (PE) - or pursuit of