Civil Engineering Designer

Job Description

Job Description

At Core States Group, the work you do matters to the clients we serve, the communities we support, and the teams who rely on one another to deliver with excellence. Our Cause is powerful: to create a world where all environments improve everyday life.

This role is paid on an hourly basis with a range of $33-$44 and is eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable laws. The expected approximate annualized compensation range is $70,000–$90,000.

Why Professionals Choose Core States Group  

Here’s what you can expect:

• VALUES-DRIVEN CULTURE – A workplace rooted in Integrity, Service, Inclusion, Excellence, and Innovation. Our Core Values guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we show up for our clients every day.
• COMPENSATION – Competitive wages and bonus programs, including professional licensure bonuses. 
• RETIREMENT – A strong 401(k) match, with immediate vesting, to help you invest in your future and build your retirement savings with confidence.
• HEALTHCARE – Competitive health benefits including HSA with employer contribution, life insurance options, and supplemental coverage options, giving you the flexibility to select the coverage that best fits your needs and lifestyle.
• VACATION – Generous PTO to help you recharge, relax, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• PERKS – Team wellness challenges, free virtual gym app, wholesale club membership reimbursement, employee recognition programs, paid parental leave and much more!
• FLEXIBLE WORK ENVIRONMENT – A flexible work environment that empowers you to do your best work, whether you’re in the office, working remotely, or blending both to support your responsibilities.
• TUITION REIMBURSEMENT – support your growth with tuition reimbursement to help advance your education and professional development.

Summary of Position

As a Civil Engineering Designer supporting our Energy / EPC business unit, you will lead civil design efforts for energy and ZEV infrastructure projects across North America. You will own the production of site layout, grading, utilities, erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, and permitting packages for energy and EV infrastructure projects in a design-build environment.

Responsibilities

Technical Design

• Develop and oversee full civil site design packages, including site layout, grading, drainage, utilities, access, and code-compliant details for energy and EV infrastructure projects
• Prepare grading plans, profiles, sections, and construction details using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Perform or review civil and hydrologic calculations, including stormwater conveyance and detention, utility sizing, and road and parking design, using tools such as HydroCAD, Hydraflow, ICPR/StormWise, and similar software
• Prepare erosion and sediment control plans, SWPPPs, and stormwater management reports in accordance with local, state, and federal standards
• Coordinate civil interfaces with electrical equipment (transformers, switchgear, inverters, BESS pads, EV chargers, generators, hydrogen systems, etc.) to ensure safe, constructible layouts in tight sites

Coordination and Project Delivery

• Collaborate closely with Civil Project Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Structural Engineers, Geotechnical Engineers, Construction Project Managers, and permitting specialists as part of an integrated EPC team
• Support Project Managers with scoping, design schedules, and design milestone delivery
• Research AHJ requirements and design standards, and coordinate with authorities having jurisdiction through entitlement, permitting, and construction phases
• Prepare permit-ready drawing sets and technical documentation for submittal to AHJs and utility companies
• Respond to RFIs, submittals, and construction questions; provide constructability input to field teams

Field and Client Support

• Conduct site walks and field investigations to verify existing conditions, collect measurements, and assess constraints
• Provide civil support to construction and commissioning teams to help ensure design intent is maintained, and field changes are captured in as-built documentation

Qualifications

We’re looking for talented professionals who are eager to grow their skills and contribute to high-quality, meaningful work. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you. The following qualifications will help you succeed in this role: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Approximately 2+  years of progressive site / civil design experience, preferably including commercial or infrastructure projects (fueling, convenience, industrial, energy, or EV charging)
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D for site design, grading, and plan production
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)

Preferred

• Experience with distributed generation, microgrids, battery energy storage, solar, generators, or ZEV / EV charging infrastructure
• Experience in a design-build or EPC environment, coordinating actively with construction teams
• Experience with stormwater/hydrology tools such as HydroCAD, Hydraflow, HEC-RAS, ICPR/StormWise, or similar
• E.I.T. preferred; P.E. in Civil Engineering is a plus
• Ability to travel periodically for site visits and project meetings

Work Location

This is a hybrid (1 or 2 days a week in the office) position based out of the following Core States Group offices: Tampa, FL, Somerville, NJ, or Ontario, CA.

Overview

Core States Group is an industry-leading architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) firm trusted by many of the world’s most notable brands. With 26 offices across the United States and Canada, the firm delivers speed to market, cost certainty, and compelling design for national multisite programs and projects.

Established in 1999, Core States Group drives innovation and improves everyday life for countless people across several markets, including Convenience, Distributed Generation, Financial, Grocery, Housing, Industrial, Restaurants, Retail, Semiconductor, Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure, and more. 

A Note to Candidates

Please do not be concerned if you do not meet every requirement. At Core States Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

This position will remain open until it is filled.