The Senior Civil Designer will function as the lead designer on a variety of engineering design projects related to residential and site infrastructure development. They will conduct and coordinate assigned engineering work with other project teams, monitor work for compliance to applicable codes, accepted engineering practices and standards, and ensure effective communication and coordination on assigned projects.
* Extensive knowledge of CAD standards and advanced Civil 3D functionality
* Develop, modify and review models, plans, details and drawings of engineering systems and design components according to established standards
* Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of residential and site projects of advanced complexity in relation to overall site drainage, grading, and infrastructure constraints
* Implement specific project design criteria and coordinate with project design teams consisting of Engineers, CAD Designers and Technicians, and Sub-consultants (if necessary) to successfully complete a project
* Responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting and coordinating the design and technical aspects of assigned projects
* Coordinate and assist the Project Manager(s) with overall project schedules and budget constraints for assigned projects through completion
* Responsible for Quality Control review of design elements and overall project deliverables prior to external release
* Identify, interpret and resolve technical project issues with minimal oversight
* Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
* Ability to work overtime
* Ability to travel overnight
* Regular and reliable attendance
Required Skills & Experience
1. Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school
2. Certification in CAD software and specific Civil 3D platform preferred
3. 3+ years’ experience related to specific CAD and Civil 3D software required
4. Ability to train and mentor CAD Drafters/Technicians and Engineering Interns
5. Ability to coordinate and lead multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously to make decisions with an understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve successful results and deadlines
6. Ability to work both independently and as a part of a multidisciplinary team with input and support from the Manager(s)
7. Thorough knowledge and experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft office platforms
8. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
9. Proficiency with MS Office and email
10. Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision
11. The noise level is generally moderate