Civil Designer - Water (Richmond & Norfolk)

Description A Staff Civil Designer will perform various phases of planning, proposal preparation, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of construction documentation and environmental 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 utility design, sediment and erosion control, and traffic control, airports, and facility design.

• Develop drawings for production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.

• Execute 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.

• Review schedules, budgets and project criteria into civil design and layouts.

• Responsible for revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information storage in a logical and well-structured manner.

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• 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.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Computer Aided Drafting & Design

Primary Location US-VA-Richmond

Other Locations US-VA-Norfolk

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID: 254922

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-LS #WTR