Civil Designer

Job Description

Job Description

One Tech Engineering is searching for a Civil Designer for a position located in Chesapeake, Virginia. The Civil Designer will perform various phases of planning, proposal preparation, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of water/wastewater construction documentation plans as part of a project team.

The candidate must be a US Citizen or a green card holder, the position is not eligible for sponsorship. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in drafting technology or a related field and 7 years of related experience.

Local candidates preferred or open to relocation. This is not a remote position.

Civil Designer Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.

Requirements of the Civil Designer:

• Bachelor’s degree in drafting technology or related field and 7 years related experience.
• Or an Associate’s Degree and 8 years rof elated experience.
• Or 9 years of progressive detailing and design experience.
• 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.