Civil Designer 2 - Land Development

LIVIC Civil•Harrisburg, PA

About The Position

The Civil Designer 2 independently produces key portions of land development design packages and supports permit-ready submissions. The role requires solid Civil 3D capability, developing engineering judgment, and coordination with internal teams and reviewing agencies under the direction of a Professional Engineer. The position prepares grading plans, site designs, layouts, details, stormwater and supporting infrastructure calculations, reports, permit packages, quantity takeoffs, and construction cost estimates. It applies applicable permit requirements, codes, regulations, and design standards; coordinates design tasks and inputs with agencies, team members, and subconsultants; and participates in internal quality assurance and quality control. LIVIC describes the role as an opportunity to grow toward project management or client and business development. The position is available in Harrisburg, Northumberland, Bloomsburg, or Montoursville, Pennsylvania, and may require travel to other offices as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Landscape Architecture, or a related field; alternatively, an Associate’s degree in one of these fields or a related field and two years of experience.
Typically 3–6 years of experience in land development or site design.
Proficiency with Autodesk Civil 3D and plan set production.
Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple tasks and responsibilities.
Strong written and oral communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

EIT preferred for the engineering track.
Advanced Civil 3D workflows, including pipe networks, data shortcuts, and plan production automation.
Experience with stormwater software such as Hydraflow, HydroCAD, SWMM, or similar.
Ability to travel to other offices as needed.

Responsibilities

Perform design and drafting in Autodesk Civil 3D and maintain drafting standards and file configurations.
Prepare grading plans, site designs, layouts, and details with moderate supervision.
Prepare stormwater and supporting infrastructure design calculations; assemble reports and permit packages.
Prepare quantity takeoffs and support construction cost estimating.
Research and apply permit requirements, codes, regulations, and design standards during routine design tasks.
Coordinate design tasks with municipalities and/or permit agencies as directed.
Coordinate with design team members and subconsultants and track design inputs.
Participate in internal QA/QC, respond to comments, and improve quality to reduce rework.
Perform other duties as assigned.