Civil Engineer – West Des Moines, Iowa
WHKS & Co · West Des Moines, IA · 8 mo ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
Responsibilities
- Municipal utility, drainage, roadway, site design, and other engineering support functions
- Cook up a storm with coordination among engineers and technicians on a variety of challenging engineering tasks in a collaborative team environment
- Take charge of project management duties, from building solid client relationships to securing contracts
- Draw up roadway construction documents, like typical/cross sections, erosion and sediment control plans, maintenance of traffic plans, stormwater management, drainage design, signing and pavement marking plans, and right-of-way plans
- Do other design-related tasks, such as quantity calculations, geometric calculations, roadway layout, grading plans, utility layouts, and subdivision layout
- Build 3D models using Bentley CONNECT or Civil 3D software
- Oversee CADD technicians to ensure accuracy and quality of work
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
- Iowa P.E. license or ability to obtain within 6 months
- 10+ years of experience in municipal or transportation design
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and confidently with clients, contractors, and peers
- Excellent computer skills
- Experience with AutoCad Civil 3D and/or Bentley CONNECT