Design Engineer III - Private Land Development

The role

The Design Engineer III will solve design problems and prepare engineering reports for civil site improvements, water systems, and infrastructure. This person will design complete projects and systems using AutoCAD Civil3D and work on multidisciplinary teams.

What you will do

• Solve design problems using engineering calculations and general design standards
• Prepare engineering reports for civil site improvements, storm drainage, water systems, and utilities
• Prepare and support reports and technical writing for engineering projects and proposals
• Prepare project drawings and designs in AutoCAD Civil3D software
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil3D for alignments, profiles, cross sections, and earthwork calculations
• Serve on project teams under the supervision of CWE Project Managers
• Complete assignments on time and within budget
• Interact with public and private clients and stakeholders
• Interact with multi-discipline and multi-office teams
• Assign tasks to and direct other technical and non-technical staff

Required qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Civil Engineering or a related field
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or another Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of Architect-Engineering (AE) industry experience
• EIT/FE registration in Civil Engineering
• Proficient knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, etc.)
• Proficient in ESRI ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, or related geospatial software
• Proficient in PDF software such as Bluebeam or Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to learn and become proficient in new software and technologies
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Strong work ethic
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

• California Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Civil Engineering, or 8+ years of AE experience
• Experience assisting with project management activities
• Experience managing the workload of other engineering staff
• Experience meeting with clients regarding team performance, project execution, and future work opportunities
• Experience preparing project concepts through final design plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) bid packages
• MS, PhD, or other advanced degree(s) in a related field
• Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP)
• Membership in a professional organization (e.g., ASCE, ACEC, APWA)
• Active involvement in, organization of, or leadership of outreach and community service activities

Benefits

• Annual bonus opportunities
• $10,000 sign-on bonus subject to terms and conditions

About the company

Apex Companies is a growing consulting and engineering firm. CWE, An Apex Company, provides consulting, engineering, technical, and construction management services for civil infrastructure, water resources, and the environment.