Staff Civil Designer
Chesapeake, VA (on-site)
Benefits: Standard Medical, Dental, and 401(k)
Pay Range: $33.00-$44.00/hr.
Description:
Perform various phases of planning, proposal preparation, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of water/wastewater construction documentation plans as part of a project team. This position will work on various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients. Design civil engineering projects including site design, land development, roads, storm drainage systems, storm water management facilities, water and sanitary sewer facility and utility design.
Responsibilities:
- Develop drawings for production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
- Execute a variety of civil design assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components, and refining rough sketches.
- Execute changes to designs or sketches and mark-ups on ongoing projects.
- Analyze reports, maps, drawings, tests, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design projects.
- Responsible for incorporating design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
- Review design drawings for quality assurance within scope, budget and schedule.
- Report volume calculations for excavation, dredging, and upland site grading.
- Responsible for revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information storage in a logical and well-structured manner.
Requirements:
- Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field and 7 years related experience Required – OR – Associate Degree and 8 years related experience Required – OR – 9 years progressive detailing and design experience Required
- Expert understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables.
- Expert knowledge in design, calculations, and design systems.
- Expert knowledge in the theory and practices of civil discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others (Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these characteristics.