Civil Engineer III
About the role
At Sherwood Design Engineers, we value collaboration that incorporates multiple perspectives, and believe that diverse ideas produce more robust and equitable solutions. We have an amazing opportunity for a driven and curious Design Engineer focused on site civil design to support our team.
Responsibilities
- Research, design, develop, and evaluate plans, specifications, and layouts for residential, commercial, and industrial development projects, public works improvements, or other capital improvement projects using applied knowledge of civil engineering
- Design naturally and physically built structures using knowledge of biology, statistics, dynamics, materials, kinematics, hydrology, hydraulics, and geotechnics
- Prepare technical reports, create design specifications, and determine cost estimates
- Oversee construction of projects to ensure adherence to design specifications
- Ensure projects comply with local zoning and ordinances, as well as national regulatory requirements
- Identify, evaluate, and document existing structures for signs of disrepair and provide design remedies as necessary
- Create and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics
- Use drafting tools or computer-aided design (CAD) equipment and software in design work. May manage project schedules and budgets
- May be required to approve designs that can impact the health, safety, and welfare of the general public, as required by law
Requirements
- Typically 5+ years of industry experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering - Civil and/or Environmental
- Experience with Site Grading, Earthwork Calculations, Road Design, Drainage (Calculations & Reports), Utility Layout & Sizing, Technical Report Writing
- Ability to research and interpret technical documents
- Experience in preparing and advancing plan set packages through all project phases including providing redlines for drafter
- Exercise sound judgment on design decisions and in application of standard methods
- Work with multiple site base files oriented in different coordinate frames and varying units
- Knowledge of civil design programs (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Water Design Software, GIS)
- Knowledge of Microsoft and Google Office applications (Word, Excel, GDoc, GSheet)
- Ability to travel to project sites as needed
Qualifications
- Knowledge of natural systems, green infrastructure, hydrology, stormwater design
- Knowledge of Bluebeam
- Constructability understanding
- Local permitting pathways understanding (Low Impact Development, LA Hillside Grading Ordinance, A-Permit, B-Permit, Building Permit, Grading Permits, Fire Department Approvals)
Skills
- Certifications or other sustainability-oriented accreditation preferred (LEED, PE, etc.)
- Knowledge of natural systems, green infrastructure, hydrology, stormwater design
- Knowledge of Bluebeam
- Constructability understanding
- Local permitting pathways understanding (Low Impact Development, LA Hillside Grading Ordinance, A-Permit, B-Permit, Building Permit, Grading Permits, Fire Department Approvals)
Benefits
- Own a part of the firm with ESOP eligibility after one year
- Flexible working - 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
- Competitive Health plans, including PPO and HMO options, Dental and Vision plans
- Learning and Development stipend to use as you see fit
- Generous PTO and 8 paid holidays
- Automatic 401k enrollment
- Fun team events, lunches and happy hours to get to know colleagues outside of work
Pay
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Sherwood Design Engineers, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $97,000 to $119,000.
Schedule
Flexible working - 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off