Civil Engineer

Job Description:

A Civil Engineer plays a key role in the successful execution of projects. There are opportunities to work on a variety of projects in various industry sectors such as multifamily, commercial, municipal, education, and retail. In this role, this person will act as either a project manager or civil engineering task leader on a variety of projects. The Civil Engineer role will be leading the work of the project team and responsible for a high level of customer satisfaction by ensuring expectations are professionally and clearly communicated and managed – both externally and internally. This person will contribute to a team environment by being proactive, flexing between roles as engineer and project manager within the team, communicating clearly to all stakeholders, and modeling a highly collaborative working environment.

A Civil Engineer has experience in the industry and relies on their experience making decisions to complete assigned responsibilities. A Civil Engineer may lead a sole discipline or multidiscipline projects, be the lead designer on a project, and/or assist team members on projects of all sizes. This person will manage projects, contribute to and manage the design of projects, and communicate the need for resources of their projects. A Civil Engineer will also support the business development process, by contributing to proposals and attending meetings with prospective and current customers.

Company Description:

Design Tree Engineering & Land Survey (Design Tree) is a multidiscipline engineering firm offering Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Structural, and Civil Engineering along with Land Surveying. We provide expertise in engineering to lead planning and design processes in both urban and rural settings throughout the country. We have formed strong business-driven partnerships in the industry to deliver work that supports and improves both the built and the natural environment in the long term. Through our open internal culture and collaborative approach, we are driven to achieve a better business model by providing value to Clients. At Design Tree we are guided by our core values of Responsive, Accountable, Trustworthy, and Excellent while instilling our Humble, Hungry, Smart character in every interaction.

Relationships matter to us. We are dedicated to forming and developing professional partnerships that make business sense – partnerships that will benefit both us and our clients in the long-term. Awards and recognition are nice, but we strive for client service and quality above all else. We know who we are – a right-sized, full-service engineering firm rooted in the joy and challenge of creation to help you grow through innovative solutions.

Design Tree has embraced the concept of work-life balance. Design Tree realizes a person’s work life doesn’t solely define the individual, and as such, our culture is very employee centric. Our leadership takes pride in providing a place people want to work at and with. We support a progressive culture by offering a full remote-working environment. This allows people to join the Design Tree team while experiencing the perks of flexible schedules and being present for family and pets by working from a home office.

Responsibilities:

• Will grow into being the client contact for assigned projects.
• Understands critical factors needed to complete the tasks assigned, where critical factors are unknown, the Engineer asks the team leader, project manager, or client for clarity.
• Work with team members, management and project stakeholders to determine accurate budgets and schedules.
• Provide design support on all projects, including but not limited to drafting, hydrologic modeling and calculations, grading design in Civil 3D, SWPPP production, and Stormwater Management Report writing.
• Prepares permit applications for local government units, state review, and watershed approval.
• Ensures projects are set up accurately in Ajera with adequate information.
• Is responsible for ensuring project goals are met by managing project schedules, budgets and production of assigned discipline and among disciplines on multidiscipline projects.
• Coordinates resource needs with Team Leaders and effectively defines expectations when delegating work to supporting staff.
• Provides work direction and coordination to sub-contractors/consultants.
• Coordinates with all consultants to ensure needed information is provided in a timely fashion and all parties are aware of due dates and deliverables required.
• Coordinates preparation and delivery of project deliverables.
• Communicate regularly with Team Leader of any significant challenges, deviations from scope, budget challenges or incidents that occur on projects.
• Provide QC review on projects. Reviews drawings and researches code requirements to comply with city, county, and state regulations
• Provide and coordinate construction administration tasks, such as review of contractor submittals, answering contractor questions, construction observation, authoring punch lists and project close-out documentation.
• Nurture existing client relationships and forms new client relationships.
• Support the business development process through initiating, developing and assisting with proposals, meetings and interviewing with prospective customers, etc.
• Actively participates in the development of staff through work on projects and serves as a trainer, mentor and resource for junior staff.
• Maintain current knowledge of technologies and trends as they apply to the applicable project, market types and strengthens design and management skills.

Qualifications and Experience:

· Certificate or diploma from a college, university, or technical/community college in a related area and at least 4+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience in the civil site design.

· PE or EIT on track to obtain PE.

· In-depth knowledge of applicable codes and standards.

· Preferred experience for project types such as K-12 Education and Site Development.

· Able to identify different pieces of equipment for all disciplines and understand their function and use.

· Advanced working knowledge of and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

· Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil3D, HydroCAD, MIDs, and Bluebeam.

· Familiarity with Infraworks is a plus.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Is able and willing to work 40 hours or more per week.

· Able to travel by car when needed for site visits, client visits, department meetings, etc.

· Client focus to build effective relationships or perpetuate existing client relationships.

· Strong planning skills and attention to detail.

· Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changes.

· Effective leadership, delegation, and organizational skills.

Competencies & Characteristics

Personal Development and Effectiveness

· Displays a commitment to continued learning and self-development.

· Asks for and uses feedback to improve performance.

· Seeks and acquires new competencies, work methods, ideas, and information that will improve own efficiency and effectiveness on the job. Continually searching and expressing ideas for better ways to perform routine tasks.

· Be forward thinking and a creative problem solver.

· Demonstrate sound and accurate judgment.

· Completes high volumes of work, keeping a rapid pace without sacrificing accuracy.

· Look for better ways to perform routine tasks.

· Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.

Self-Management

· Maintains flexibility to work on tasks as assigned.

· Manages own time, priorities, and resources to achieve goals.

· Takes direction and manages self to perform tasks to final execution.

· Strives to meet or exceed deadlines.

· Completes assigned tasks within the agreed upon time frame.

· Requests assistance and asks clarifying questions.

· Discerns what is crucial from what is just urgent. Adjusts priorities as situations change.

Teamwork and Collaboration

· Is a productive team member working for the benefit of the whole.

· Leads, supervises, and monitors team members to achieve the goals and strategies.

· Supports teammates’ work and deliverables. Helps teammates who need or ask for support or assistance.

· Has good communication skills and collaborates with team members effectively.

· Effectively communicates project/scheduling issues to team leader

· Is responsive. Answer phones and respond to emails within 24 hours.

· Demonstrates accountability.

· Fosters a positive environment by routinely engaging in company meetings and team building efforts.

· Inspires team members to excellence in the performance of their respective roles and responsibilities.

Technology Understanding

· Understands the technical and industry related skills necessary for high performance.

· Proficient with computer software and the equipment they are assigned to use.

· Understands how to use the equipment provided to them to complete their tasks effectively.

· Knowledge of tools used in the industry.

· Keeps up to date with new technology being used in the industry.

Client Relations

· Builds client (internal & external) satisfaction through work product delivery, customer service and relationship building. 

· Show clients (internal and external) they are willing to work with them to meet their needs by quickly and effectively solving problems they are tasked to address.

· Talks to project team members to determine what is needed for a successful project.

· Presents a cheerful, positive manner with clients.

· Communicates a positive message and represents DTE well.

Task Performance

· Listens to directions and executes the tasks without the need to have it repeated multiple times.

· Produces complete and accurate documents without the need to revisit the task

· Understands critical factors needed to complete the tasks assigned. If critical factors are unclear, ask the manager for clarity.

· Adaptable and agile, responsive to quick changes in direction

· Provide detailed, accurate and thorough products.

Relationship Development

· Create and maintain a positive relationship with clients (internal &/or external)

· Build relationships with current customers and associates

· Establish trust and confidence with clients.

· Maintain personal brand

· Written communication is through, concise and tailored to the audience.

· Uses empathy when communicating, practices patience in listening.

· Arrive at meetings early or on time.

Technical Skills

· Knowledge of governing codes.

· Has in-depth understanding of discipline offerings and how the different offerings are tied together. Knows what coordination pieces to look for when working on a project.

· Understands how all disciplines work is used during the bidding/construction phases.

· Able to understand and breakdown project issues and use this knowledge to resolve such issues effectively and timely.

· Demonstrates high attention to detail

· Able to provide supporting explanation and reasoning for decisions made.

· Exhibits sound and accurate judgment

· Proven track record of fostering existing client relationships.

Coordination and Communication

· Provide a single point of contact for clients and external project partners and communicate pertinent information to team members.

· Work with the client, architects, and other disciplines to ensure accuracy of deliverables and expectations.

· Ensure the project’s goals, purpose, and criteria for success are clearly defined.

· Clarifies related roles and responsibilities, deliverables, milestones, limits for independent decision-making, and needs and desires of the primary stakeholders.

· Communicate direction and desired outcomes, help team members understand their tasks, roles, and contributions to the process.

· Guide the discussion of complex or divisive issues to help members develop insights and remain engaged with the task.

· Communicates clearly and listens to gain direction and clarification.

· Responds well to questions, presents a professional attitude, and stays positive, even in negative situations.