Civil Designer

About the role

SeamonWhiteside is in search of an ambitious and talented professional to serve as a Civil Designer in our growing Mount Pleasant, SC office.

Responsibilities

• Review and comment on shop drawings and materials submittals on projects
• Review as-built of civil engineering systems provided by Surveyor
• Demonstrate consistent achievement of SW+ billable goals
• Consistently meet task deadlines related to projects
• Cookordination with outside consultants involved in the project (Surveyors, Traffic Consultants, Architects, Geotechnical Engineers, MEP Engineers, Wetland Consultants, etc.)
• Efficiently prepare CAD base sheet drawings from drawing files provided by Surveyor
• Perform QA/QC reviews on work and better understand civil and landscape drawings
• Prepare or direct civil plan sheets sets for construction drawings with emphasis of proper plan presentation
• Effectively address redline comments provided by agencies and senior engineering staff
• Perform complete quantity take-offs and cost estimates of designs
• Aid Engineers and Project Managers in the analysis of proposed and current projects
• Prepare civil design drawings under the direction of senior engineering staff, with minimal guidance of production effort
• Perform hydraulic system calculations, pipe design calculations and engineering reports (drainage report, water calc reports, and project narratives)
• Prepare comment response letter for agency resubmittals
• Attend pre-construction meetings and site visits with senior CA personnel
• Work to expand experience in witnessing installation, testing and inspections of site infrastructure systems (sewer/water system testing, proof rolls, SWPP inspections, etc.)
• Review and comment on shop drawings and materials submittals on projects
• Perform construction observations & field reports, with ability to tackle more complex projects

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college/university
• Experience: 1 - 5 years’ experience and Engineering in Training (EIT) preferred

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of drafting using AutoCAD
• Experience in Microsoft Excel, email software, and calendar applications
• Understanding of project scope and assigned tasks
• Understanding of project scheduling, project budgets, and project deliverables
• Demonstrate ability to work with others in a team setting
• Understanding of SW+ file management and project organization
• Recognize important municipal and government agency officials as stakeholders in a project
• Thorough knowledge of necessary permitting processes for projects across multiple different jurisdictions
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple project tasks
• Ability to work independently to effectively manage time and work in a team environment
• Full understanding of specific SW+ drafting standards
• Working knowledge of design software (ICPR, WaterCAD, Civil 3D, SEDCAD, HEC-RAS, Hydraflow Express, Storm Sewers, Microstation, Geopak, InRoads, IDEAL model)
• Working knowledge of agency regulations and design standards for specific projects across multiple jurisdictions
• Ability to prepare preliminary plats, site plans, SWPP plans, grading/drainage plans, water/sewer plans, profiles (road/water/sewer/drainage), and construction details
• Understanding of civil project specifications and the production thereof

Skills

• Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels
• Ability to be both creative and analytical
• Positive, solution-oriented attitude
• Detail-oriented and accurate
• Ability to work in a team environment

Benefits

• 10 Company paid Holidays
• 100% Company paid Dental, STD, LTD, and Term Life Insurance
• Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Vision, Voluntary Term Life, Accidental, Critical Illness, Allstate Term to 100 Life Insurance, and Nationwide Pet Insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/ Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Wellness Program
• Work/Life Balance