Civil Engineer I

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.•Naples, FL

36d

About The Position

Bowman is hiring a Civil Engineer I to join its team in Naples, Florida. The role applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to moderately complex projects. The engineer works under general instruction, receiving guidance on difficult assignments, and completes work using standard engineering techniques and design principles. More senior staff review the work to ensure sound professional judgment. The position works with senior engineers, clients, agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on project issues. The engineer develops initial civil design approaches and completes assigned phases of large land and site development projects, helps prepare plans, specifications, and reports, and performs design work and calculations using computer-aided software. The role also provides technical support in resolving design problems, which may involve field investigations or inspections, detailed design and calculations, checking others’ design computations, and coordinating specific design aspects. This is an entry-level opportunity for a civil engineering graduate, with civil engineering and land/site development experience considered a plus. The position may be eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements. Bowman describes its workplace as collaborative and supportive, with opportunities for professional growth and competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related engineering discipline by the time of employment.
Experience using computer applications and civil engineering design software such as Civil3D in a professional or academic setting.
Familiarity with reading construction plans.
Familiarity with storm drain modeling and Rational Method hydrologic calculations.
Familiarity with open channel and detention basin modeling and design.
Familiarity with HEC-RAS modeling and CLOMR/LOMR applications and processing.
Ability to multitask and coordinate work across multiple projects, clients, and sub-consultants.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Projects.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, communicate effectively in writing and verbally, manage time-sensitive tasks, analyze and interpret data, and maintain attention to detail and quality.

Nice To Haves

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) credential.
Civil engineering experience; land/site development industry experience is a plus.
Land development engineering experience and skills, including large- and small-scale drainage and BMP design.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil3D, AES, CIVILD, WSPGW, PCSWMM, StormCAD, HEC-HMS, and HEC-RAS.

Responsibilities

Apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to moderately complex projects.
Work with senior engineers, clients, agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on engineering project issues.
Develop initial civil design approaches for assigned phases of large land and site development projects.
Complete civil engineering work for assigned phases of large land and site development projects.
Assist with preparing plans, specifications, and reports.
Perform design work and calculations using computer-aided software.
Provide technical assistance in resolving design problems, including field investigations or inspections, detailed design work and calculations, and checking design computations performed by others.
Coordinate specific design aspects of a project.
Research zoning, development standards, review processes, compliance matters, regulations, and standards.
Assist with preparing reports, narratives, development applications, submittal documents, and response letters.
Coordinate multiple projects with multiple clients and sub-consultants.