Civil Designer

About the role

As a Civil Designer for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), in our Indianapolis, IN office, you will collaborate with multi-disciplined project teams to create detailed and accurate designs that support our clients' projects. This role offers the opportunity to leverage your experience across a wide variety of markets, including industrial, manufacturing, oil & gas, real estate, solid waste, power, and the public sector.

Responsibilities

• Work from detailed sketches and verbal or written directions to produce design plans typically associated with Civil design, including grading and earthwork, site layout, storm and utility, and erosion & sedimentation control
• Prepare and store drawings and documentation in alignment with company standards
• Perform self-reviews of completed work to identify and correct obvious errors before issuing the product for review by others
• Learn and grow from constructive feedback given by more experienced project members
• Offer value-oriented suggestions on project plan production to enhance efficiency and quality
• Assist with general office functions such as printing and folding drawings, deliveries, and copying

Qualifications

• Technical associate's degree; or high school diploma with equivalent on-the-job experience (Bachelor's degree in engineering related field is a plus)
• 2+ years of civil design experience
• Demonstrated experience using Autodesk Civil 3D, with a working knowledge of the design tools within that program
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings
• Knowledge of civil design elements, including grading and earthwork, erosion and sedimentation control, layout, and stormwater management
• Knowledge of comprehension engineering reports
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Suite, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Demonstrated experience using PDF viewing tools, such as Bluebeam or Adobe
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical and strong problem-solving skills and openness to both receiving and offering help in a team environment
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to meeting personal and team deadlines
• Flexible and adaptable to a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and value-oriented suggestions
• Previous experience working in construction or surveying is a plus

Benefits

• Matching 401(k)
• Profit sharing
• Performance bonus
• Company stock
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance
• Professional development
• Work-life balance

Culture

• Full-scale gym on-site
• Team building activities throughout the year
• Volunteer opportunities for local parks and charitable groups
• CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work
• CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway
• CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance
• CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience

CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We offer a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities and the opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.