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Summit Design and Engineering Services, PLLC Civil Designer in United States
Summit Design and Engineering Services is an award-winning, multi-disciplined firm headquartered in Hillsborough, NC. Our fast-paced, growth-oriented company strives to deliver innovative, elegant solutions to our clients while providing support and guidance to the communities where we live, work, and play. We have also been recognized throughout the industry: we are the current ACEC/NC Large Firm of the Year (2023) and have been on the NC Triangle Business Journal's Fast 50 for seven years.
At Summit, we know our employees are the backbone of our organization. That's why we've built a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where each team member is valued, heard, and supported in their career goals. We invest directly in our employee's success by offering a wide range of benefits, beyond the basics including student loan reimbursement, paid volunteer hours, education and certification assistance, wellness stipends, and a flexible workplace that encourages work-life balance. When our team succeeds, Summit thrives!
We seek individuals who will contribute to a more diverse, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment. If you're interested in joining over 400 of the industry's best and brightest, we welcome you to apply.
We are seeking a Civil Designer to join our fast-growing Civil Engineering group in our either our Wilmington, Raleigh, Hillsborough or Asheville, NC offices.
Responsibilities:
Analyze and design civil engineering land development components under the project manager's direct supervision.
Provide design calculations, technical reports, permit applications, and plan sets for storm drainage, sanitary sewer mains, stormwater control facilities, pressure networks, mass and fine grading, sediment and erosion control, and roadways.
Generate final design grading plans using Civil 3D features.
Ensure that all steps and procedures are followed throughout the local jurisdictional requirements.
Coordinate with permitting agencies and respond to comments.
Supervise construction administration-related duties such as meetings, site visits, responses to RFIs, and review of shop drawings.
Work on multiple project tasks prioritizing responsibilities.
Manage deadlines for on-time submittals to maintain the overall project's schedule.
Enhance final plan sets with exceptional attention to detail.
Actively assist in the Quality Control throughout the project.
Interface with clients as required, including periodically updating project status.
Inspire a high level of performance from the team.
Maintain client relationships.
Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related technical certificate.
Practical knowledge of land development design and methods
Proficiency with Civil 3D and associated design and modeling software.
Knowledge of Civil Engineering design requirements and principles.
Ability to read and interpret technical information.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.
Ability to work collaboratively with others.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently as well as on teams.
Valid Driver's license with a good driving record and ability to drive.
Most work will require the ability to sit for extended periods, but on occasion, will visit job sites and be exposed to rough or uneven terrain, dust, noise, and fumes in various weather conditions.
Summit Design and Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action. E-verify.
A background check, including a criminal and driving record check, will be performed. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Many factors will be considered when a conviction is present.