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Civil Engineering Designer

Progressive Companies

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As a Civil Engineering Designer II, you will support the Civil and/or Municipal Engineering disciplines in helping to design and develop documents for a range of public and private projects, including design documents and permits for site plans, utility plans and profiles, road design, grading plans and right-of-way plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D software. This will include generating and translating design concepts into final solutions within a multi-disciplinary project team. You will also receive support to work towards your Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

Deliver Results

  • Perform calculations for drainage, grading, and foundation designs, assisting in the development of site layouts and structural details.
  • Contribute to the production of preliminary concepts and full design phase deliverables, including drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and additional materials with oversight from senior engineers.
  • Perform calculations and analyses for stormwater management systems, sanitary sewer, water supply and distribution.
  • Develop and refine CAD and BIM models for civil infrastructure, including roads, utilities, and site plans, ensuring multidisciplinary coordination.
  • Assist others with field inspection and data gathering.
  • Ensure designs align with applicable building codes, zoning laws, and environmental regulations, supporting preparation of permitting documents.
  • Attend municipal meetings and consult with regulatory agencies when necessary.
  • Use design software/technology, including AutoCAD Civil3D, HEC RAS, EPANET, MicroStation and other emerging technologies for presentation and production purposes.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an EAC/ABET-accredited program or equivalent in education and experience required for professional licensure.
  • 5+ years of post-graduation professional Civil Engineering experience.
  • Comfortable working in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Engineer In Training (passed Fundamentals of Engineering Exam).
  • CSI-CDT certification.
  • Experience in HEC RAS or EPANET (water distribution).

People Matter

Each individual's background, knowledge, ability, and experience contributes to strengthening our organization and projects. Our dedication to diversity includes company provided training and education, equitable recruitment, a grassroots employee DEI committee, and robust community partnerships.

Progressive Companies is comprised of people with a variety of abilities, races, colors, religions, genders, sexual orientations, national origins, ages, veteran statuses, and more. As an equal opportunity employer, we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential elements of innovative design. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Transforming Spaces. Empowering People.

We are dedicated to human-centered, sustainable, and inclusive design practices. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to building trust, respect, and truly innovative design making spaces welcoming and accessible to all. Our sustainability approach embraces the AIA 2030 Commitment, together with a range of high performance, restorative, and regenerative strategies with a focus on climate responsive results to maximize positive impact in our industry. Employee Owned

We act like owners—because we are. From modest beginnings of four original engineering partners in 1962, to almost 300 architects, engineers, designers, and consultants across multiple regional offices today, the energy, resourcefulness, and entrepreneurial mindset you expect from a CEO come standard with every team member. Culture of Excellence

The firm is continually ranked as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation®, with comprehensive benefits including an award-winning wellness program, hybrid work schedule, summer hours, profit-sharing, and employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). We take our work seriously, but have fun along the way, which fuels the creative spirit and supports a focus on work and life integration. Progressive Companies is committed to development and growth of team members through continuing education, mentorship, growth opportunities, and more. We are dedicated to giving back to our communities, with paid service-learning hours available to every employee and corporate sponsorship for a wide range of community organizations and activities.

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