Civil Engineer, Jr. – Pittsburgh, PA

Responsibilities:

• Zoning reviews – Review of municipal zoning and land development ordinances and applicable agency regulations to determine land development limitations for the property.
• Site Investigation & Due Diligence – Includes the review of ordinances, utility service research, outside agency regulations and site visits to establish comprehensive development guidelines.
• Preparation of Concept Drawings – Based upon client’s development objectives and conclusions of due diligence. Involves preparation of concept plan, including coordination with AutoCAD draftsmen.
• Design of Stormwater Management & Stormwater Conveyance Systems – Including use of AutoCAD Civil 3D and Hydrology design software.
  • Skills should include preparation of pipe sizing calculations for stormwater conveyance systems including drainage area maps.
  • Surface runoff coefficients, invert, slope, velocity & hydraulic grade line evaluation using the Rational Method & Manning’s Equation.
  • Knowledge of stormwater management design regulations should include County, SCD and governing municipality.
• Grading Design – To ensure value engineering is achieved through earthwork analysis, and site safety is accomplished through the use of appropriate design slopes.
• Design of Utility Systems – Including stormwater conveyance, sanitary sewer service, pump station design, water, gas, telephone service, etc. Also involves determination and resolution of vertical and horizontal utility conflicts that may exist.
• Soil Erosion & Sediment Control Design – Including stability calculations, Best Management Practices, swale design, spillway design, and determination of construction sequence.
• Preparation of Construction Cost Estimates – Based upon site plan drawings as required for bonding and client purposes.
• Project Coordination – Includes conferring with the client, attorney, project team and affiliates for the purpose of preparing a comprehensive site plan application.
• Preparation of written correspondence – Outside agencies, client, attorney, contractor, etc. Also includes preparation of technical reports including drainage, sanitary sewer, and site investigation reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 0-2+ years of residential and/or commercial site design and permitting experience.
• Effective written and communication skills.
• Proficient with AutoCAD (Civil 3D Preferred).
• Knowledge of the planning and zoning process.
• Self-starter who can work independently and with team members.
• Experience dealing with regulatory agencies and review professionals a plus.

Contact:

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