3D Design, ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), AutoCAD, Budgeting, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Calendar Management, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Engineering, Construction Estimates, Cost Estimates, Cross-Functional, Data Collection, Engineering, Government, Knowledge Base, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Product Family, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Management, Proposal Writing, Quality Assurance, Surveying, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
Civil Engineer - Site
Summary:
The Civil Engineer will provide design and plan production for general civil design on a wide variety of projects, which may include site layouts, horizontal and vertical control, grading and drainage, paving, site utilities, and associated civil engineering activities. Will perform complex assignments, exercising judgment in evaluation, selection, and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
Essential Functions:
Perform engineering calculations in support of civil engineering design projects
Manage projects including client communications, public input and feedback, and internal support
Perform AutoCAD Civil 3D design/drafting in support of civil engineering design projects
Performs, trains, and provides guidance for site investigations, survey work, CAD work, and data collection
Prepares, provides training, provides guidance, and reviews engineering designs and reports, which include design calculations and plan preparation
Performs, provides training for, and guides quality assurance, ensuring projects get carried out as designed, and recommends modifications as needed
Ability to identify engineering and surveying services needed by the client, and the ability to draft proposals and estimate fees
Coordinate with government agencies, client staff, and other professionals to obtain design information and approvals
Write and edit construction specifications and engineering reports
Tabulate bid items and calculate construction bid quantities from plans and specifications.
Estimate construction costs. Conduct periodic visits to construction sites to monitor the quality and progress of the work
Required Skills & Behaviors:
Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in all work tasks
Ability to plan, schedule work, and complete work assignments within established budgets and timelines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Capable of working with a multidisciplinary team of planners, engineers, surveyors, architects, and technicians
Broad computer knowledge, in particular Microsoft Office products
Aptitude and demonstrated hands-on experience with computer applications such as AutoCAD Civil 3D
Mentoring capability
Broad knowledge base of civil engineering projects, rather than a subject matter expert in any one civil engineering area
Organizational Relationships:
Reports to the Regional Engineering Manager
May have responsibility for multiple direct reports
Required Education/Experience:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university degree program is required
5+ years’ experience in construction or civil engineering field
Active PE License or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment