Civil Designer IV

About the Role

Generally responsible for performing all aspects of complete design of complex civil/structural assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. This work will be performed under general supervision and requires extensive progressive experience in civil/structural design, involving advanced design techniques and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Familiarity with and utilization of department design and drafting standards.
• Recognizing and communicating project scope, specifications, and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.
• Reviewing and comprehending the latest information available regarding civil/structural calculations, equipment drawings, layouts, or drawings from other disciplines before initiating design effort.
• Drafting civil/structural plans under minimal supervision.
• Knowledgeable of basic civil material specifications to ensure all information required for material purchase, fabrication, and construction is reflected on finished drawings.
• Recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly.
• Performing field-related work, including collecting design information and verifying designs for tie-ins, function, and clearances to existing facilities.
• Providing on-site assistance during startup and field support activities for engineering support during construction.
• Assisting engineers with cost and material estimates and preliminary design studies.
• Checking the accuracy and quality of drawings developed by drafters based on engineering direction, equipment, and discipline drawings.
• Providing technical guidance to less experienced drafting personnel.
• Coordinating and delegating work activities with teammates and discipline leads.
• Producing civil/structural construction scopes with engineering review and approval.
• Serving as a mentor for entry-level and new teammates.
• Developing construction cost estimates, detailed engineering schedules, and man-hour budgets for small projects or areas of larger projects.
• Leading small teams to deliver on commitments.
• Delivering presentations of Hargrove Engineers & Constructors services.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is required.
• 8+ years of relevant industrial experience in civil/structural drafting and design.

Skills

• Knowledge and application of AISC and ACI standard details.
• Ability to produce drawings for concrete, structural steel, and/or civil disciplines.
• Familiarity with specifications and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment.
• Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
• Ability to create accurate civil/structural construction documents from vendor equipment drawings.
• Understanding of workflow and information flow between disciplines.
• Understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for civil/structural deliverables.
• Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
• Working knowledge of CAD software (AutoCAD, MicroStation, or both).
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good presentation skills.
• Virtual team skills and cross-divisional relationships.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and personal paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with matching retirement contributions.

About the Company

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. As a 100% teammate-owned company, we know that each person contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of clients globally.