Senior Civil Designer / Field Engineer

The role

You will support civil site projects such as grading, earthwork, site access, erosion control and stormwater management. Most of the work is office-based, with field visits to confirm that construction matches the engineering plans.

What you will do

• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D to produce engineering plans and exhibits
• Manage project phases such as survey, pre-construction, construction support and As-Built
• Perform quality control checks on plan sets, materials calculations, shop drawings and grading
• Confirm on-site materials and grading match engineering plans and shop drawings
• Identify, document and resolve issues that arise during civil construction
• Attend client meetings and site visits; collect data and create status reports
• Coordinate with design engineers, surveyors, contractors and team members
• Perform and review design calculations and constructability reviews
• Write trip notes, field reports and other project records
• Coach and train less-experienced staff

Required qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant field and office experience
• Ability to work proficiently with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office Suite or other relevant office-based skills
• Solid understanding of civil engineering plan concepts, calculations and information
• Good oral and written reporting and documentation abilities
• Current driver's license and ability to drive to project construction sites
• Physically able to safely inspect active construction sites, including walking on uneven ground and working in heat, cold and other weather
• Strong communication skills with team members from diverse backgrounds

Nice to have

• Experience in construction management, civil engineering or surveying
• Experience with civil site projects and construction activities
• Professional licensure track (PE, PS, BCSP, PMP or similar)
• Education, certifications and experience in engineering, survey, construction management or HSE
• Training and certifications such as OSHA 30 or EI

Benefits

• Freedom to Work program: set your own schedule and location (as appropriate)
• Principal program: opportunity to become an owner of the firm
• Flexible paid time off and vacation
• Career development and learning opportunities
• Health, life, vision and dental insurance
• Paid sick time
• Retirement plan
• Fitness reimbursement
• Pet insurance
• Identity protection
• Technology stipend
• Employee assistance program

Before you apply

• Visa sponsorship is not offered; applicants must already have work authorization in the country where the job is located
• Hiring process: resumes from search firms or agencies not engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team will not be paid a fee if hired

About the company

Woolpert is a leading global architecture, engineering and geospatial firm with over 75 offices. It is certified as a Great Place to Work.