Senior Civil Designer/Technician(s): Atlanta, Athens, Nashville

W&A Engineering is a growing, multidisciplinary firm offering civil engineering, landscape architecture, surveying, and program management with offices across the Southeast. Known for our innovative design, efficient engineering, and professional service, W&A is the trusted partner of community leaders and developers driving sustainable growth throughout the United States. We are seeking Senior Civil Designers to join the following offices: Athens, GA; Atlanta, GA; Nashville, TN; and Charlotte, NC. From working with clients and across company departments to site visits to producing plans, you’ll be involved in many aspects of the land development process.

W&A Engineering is seeking qualified candidates to fill multiple Civil Designers/Technician positions to assist our civil engineers in designing and compiling drawings and permit packages. Responsibilities in this role include completing simple to intermediate plan sets and drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D and other software programs to develop technically accurate, clean, and deliverable drawings that meet established drafting standards. The right candidate for this position will be detail-oriented and able to work independently as well as review work to ensure accuracy, make corrections to work from red lines and backchecks, and assist with maintaining documentation and project records. The primary duties for this role will also involve assisting with simple design calculations, calculates quantities, reviews technical specifications, and prepares cost estimates. The right candidate for this role will also be expected to maintain confidentiality on all projects, clients, and W&A Engineering operations.

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a field related to Civil Engineering and/or Drafting

Experience
5-15+ years in a similar role is preferred working on residential, commercial, mixed-use development and/or industrial projects while with a civil site design firm

Requirements
• Experience working for a civil site design firm

• Has strong teamwork skills and the ability to follow direction and guidance from coworkers.
• Possess ability to become familiar with applicable governmental or industry-related codes.
• Work experience in a similar role.
• Have basic knowledge of civil design code requirements applications as related to land development, design specifications, and planning.
• Develop technical knowledge of specifications and requirements related to commercial and residential development and related applications.
• Have basic knowledge of hydrology and hydraulics and how they relate to land development.
• Must have an advanced level of proficiency in the use of the following computer software: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, AutoCAD Civil 3D.'

Benefits Include:

• Competitive Pay
• Health insurance: medical, dental, and vision
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with up to 4% company matching
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Paid Holidays and UNLIMITED Paid Time Off for salaried employees; 120 hours of Paid Time Off for hourly employees
• Employee referral bonus
• Generous parental leave policies

At Better Communities Collaborative we are Committed to building a more diverse, equitable and inclusive community. These values are at the core of who we are and central to our mission. We will hold ourselves Accountable in creating an environment that celebrates difference; we recognize that our differences are what makes us Resourceful, innovative, and ultimately stronger. We know that to Expand, attract and retain the best talent we must create a workplace where employees can be their authentic selves and know that their contributions are valued. We will strive to always be Socially Responsible and actively work to provide a safe space for respectfulness, equality, and “radical” candor.