Civil Designer - G&WU - Civil Site

Black & Veatch - Savannah, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Savannah, GA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

This role will be within the Black & Veatch Governments & Water Utilities (G&WU) group, supporting client needs related to water, wastewater, linear pipelines, and other water-related solutions. Significant Civil 3D experience is required with use of pipe/pressure networks, proposed grading surfaces and plan and profile development. This is a hybrid role. This candidate is expected to work 3 days in the office and 2 days at home.

Responsibilities

• Applies knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures
• May review project requirements and accurately determine the correct format and contents of the required deliverables
• Proactively applies Black and Veatch Quality Program to deliverables
• Demonstrates personal accuracy and supports continuous improvement and change management efforts
• Reviews design inputs in order to ensure consistency
• Assists to ensure deliverables are in compliance with the specific codes and standards suitable for the project
• May apply basic engineering principles and established design practices in developing moderately complex design concepts and deliverables
• Begins to apply judgment and make decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation
• Capable of handling difficult technical assignments within an area of expertise and can provide technical guidance to other professionals
• Performs design calculations, detailed material quantities and estimates, and records
• May review the deliverables of others
• May define work assignments and maintain schedules
• May program control systems or participate in other plant start-up activities associated with a specialized area of expertise
• Coordinates with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development
• May support field activities
• Focuses on the needs of internal clients while utilizing an understanding of external client's main interests and drivers
• Proactively seeks and shares knowledge of latest technologies and processes
• May assist with performance management process, mentoring, and recognition
• Provide guidance to lesser experienced Engineering technicians
• May provide mentoring, instruction, delegation of work and feedback

Requirements

• Typically a minimum of 5 years related work experience
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Nice-to-haves

• Diploma or Certificate preferred
• Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred
• Learning on the Fly
• Problem Solving
• Perseverance
• Patience
• Time Management
• Drive for Results
• Self Development
• Listening
• Informing
• Experience in the appropriate electronic applications and programs required for performing assignments to include but not limited to CADD or other electronic applications
• Intermediate knowledge of engineering standards, systems, document control, departmental guides and Black and Veatch policies and procedures
• Intermediate industry knowledge and technology trends
• Intermediate knowledge of company quality program
• Advanced ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned
• Intermediate knowledge of other disciplines
• Basic knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principles
• Basic knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides related to assigned engineering discipline
• Basic knowledge of procurement and contract administration

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care benefits including medical, dental and vision insurances
• Disability insurance
• Robust wellness program
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid vacation and holiday time
• Sick time and dependent sick time
• Company-matched 401k plan
• Adoption reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vendor discounts
• Employment referral program
• AD&D insurance
• Pre-taxed accounts
• Voluntary legal plan
• B&V Credit Union
• Performance-based bonus program
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)