Civil Designer

The Civil Designer's primary function is to draft and design (with guidance from an engineer) site developments. Typical elements will include roads, layouts, water and sewer systems, drainage, grading, stormwater management, and erosion control. The Designer will be responsible for meeting project schedules as assigned by their supervisor.

Job Responsibilities

Prepare conceptual and preliminary site masterplans, meeting the various zoning constraints for the given jurisdiction (setbacks, buffers, parking requirements, etc.).

Work with GIS Shapefiles obtained from localities, as well as DEM and / or LAS files, to develop preliminary topographical maps for preliminary engineering and due diligence. Experience with AutoDesk Recap, ArcGIS, or similar software required to generate contours in AutoCAD.

Assist in the preparation of construction documents (drawings / plans, specifications, spreadsheets, exhibits, reports, diagrams, etc.) for submission to local, state, and / or federal governmental review agencies.

Perform CAD drafting using AutoCAD Civil 3D on a regular basis to transform conceptual designs into final drawings. High-level proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D required, including creation of surfaces, pipe networks, pressure networks, alignments, profiles, parcels, and complex corridor modeling. Must also be proficient in dynamic labeling of site plan elements.

Collaborate with other professionals (landscape architects, geotechnical engineers, soil scientists, surveyors, etc.) to assist in the development of construction documents for land development projects (residential, commercial, industrial, institutional).

Delineate drainage areas, determine time of concentration, and weighted C-values to calculate stormwater flow rates using the rational method and design storm sewer systems. Knowledge of ODOT drainage structures and standards required.

Determine horizontal and vertical layouts for roadways and utilities associated with residential and commercial designs.

Prepare Erosion and Sediment Control plans meeting ODOT standards and local jurisdiction requirements.

Assist Project Engineers and Project Managers with stormwater management designs and be familiar with Ohio EPA Rainwater and Land Development Standards.

Address site plan comments from local reviewing agencies, including meeting with reviewers to clarify and relay significant project impacts to the Project Manager.

Ensure project-specific quality control as defined in internal resource documents and checklists.

Provide technical support to CAD Technicians.

Demonstrate an understanding of construction terminology and other concepts related to civil engineering, site design, landscape architecture, surveying, and construction practices.

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required; drafting and design experience considered.

Valid Ohio Drivers License.

7+ years of experience with AutoCAD.

5+ years of experience with Civil 3D.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Bluebeam, Acrobat a plus.

Experience with SketchUp, Revit, or parametric modeling software a plus.

Experience with design software for pressure pipe systems, gravity sewer systems, and stormwater modeling.

Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Positive attitude and desire to grow professionally.