Civil Design Engineer

Actalent - Edison, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Edison, NJ

10,001+ employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The successful individual will be working on commercial and multifamily residential projects, serving as a member of a design team, and assisting in coordinating site-civil designs to meet project objectives, schedules, and budgets, while working directly under licensed Engineers. This role involves performing engineering tasks in the site/civil engineering field through the development of a working knowledge of applicable design criteria, regulatory requirements, standards, and processes. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently while being flexible and able to adapt to a changing environment. Key responsibilities include performing site visits, investigation, data collecting, and reviewing and interpreting available site plans, survey mapping, and agency regulations. The individual will assist project managers and engineers with the design of grading, earthwork analysis, and stormwater management designs. A successful applicant must possess an in-depth knowledge and understanding of site civil design, permitting, and construction plan preparation, and be proficient in using AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D to create design plans and details. Additionally, the role requires preparing cost estimates and specifications based on design drawings, as well as the preparation of written correspondence including proposals, Site Investigation Reports, Grading and Drainage Reports, paving assessments, and other required reports. The candidate should demonstrate a willingness to expand their knowledge base via in-house training and/or self-training. Working within a design team to develop site plans using AutoCAD, including grading, green infrastructure, trail/pedestrian facilities, erosion & sediment control plans and details, utility distribution systems, potable water system design, sanitary sewer design, stormwater management system design, and associated calculations is also essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering tasks in the site/civil engineering field.
• Assist in coordinating site-civil designs to meet project objectives, schedules, and budgets.
• Conduct site visits, investigation, data collecting, and review of available site plans and survey mapping.
• Assist project managers/engineers with grading, earthwork analysis, and stormwater management designs.
• Prepare cost estimates and specifications based on design drawings.
• Prepare written correspondence including proposals, Site Investigation Reports, Grading and Drainage Reports, and paving assessments.
• Work within a design team to develop site plans using AutoCAD, including grading and green infrastructure designs.
• Prepare associated calculations and spreadsheets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college.
• 5-10 years of experience in civil engineering.
• EIT or PE License preferred but not required.
• Understanding of Civil Engineering as it pertains to Land Development, particularly stormwater management and grading.
• Knowledge of local city, county, and state land use processes and regulations in New York or New Jersey.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D with the ability to design site layouts from concept through completion.
• Strong technical skills in stormwater management, hydraulics, and hydrological analysis, including knowledge of hydrologic or hydraulic software (HydraFlow, HydroCAD, StormCAD, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, or similar).
• Strong attention to detail and analytical judgment capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with green infrastructure design.
• Familiarity with erosion and sediment control plans.
• Knowledge of utility distribution systems.