Civil Engineer II

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.•Reno, NV

36d

About The Position

Bowman is hiring a Civil Engineer II in Reno, Nevada. The role evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to moderately complex projects. The engineer works on assigned phases of large land and site development projects, completing civil engineering design and calculations, coordinating project work, and contributing to plans, specifications, reports, and project documents. Work is performed with general instruction and direction as needed; senior staff review work for sound professional judgment. The role also reviews junior staff work for quality assurance and collaborates with senior engineers, clients, agencies, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary design teams. Bowman describes its workplace as collaborative and supportive, with opportunities for professional growth. The position may be eligible for remote or hybrid arrangements. The work is primarily in an indoor professional office environment and may also involve mobility around job or construction sites and use of required personal protective equipment. Bowman offers competitive compensation and a benefits package, with eligibility varying by position, location, and employment status.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field at the time of hire.
Three or more years of civil engineering experience.
Experience with computer applications and civil engineering design software such as Civil3D in a professional or academic setting.
Proficiency in reading construction plans.
Proficiency with storm drain modeling and Rational Method hydrologic calculations.
Proficiency with open-channel and detention-basin modeling and design.
Proficiency with HEC-RAS modeling and CLOMR/LOMR applications and processing.
Experience researching zoning, development standards, development review processes, compliance matters, regulations, and standards.
Ability to prepare reports, narratives, development applications, submittal documents, and response letters.
Ability to multitask and coordinate multiple projects with multiple 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, manage multiple time-sensitive tasks, communicate effectively, analyze and interpret data, and maintain a strong commitment to quality.

Nice To Haves

EIT certification and/or progress toward earning a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Civil engineering experience in the land/site development industry.
Land development engineering experience and skills, including large- and small-scale drainage and BMP design.
Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil3D, AES, CIVILD, WSPGW, PCSWMM, StormCAD, HEC-HMS, and HEC-RAS.

Responsibilities

Review work produced by junior staff for quality assurance.
Work with senior engineers, clients, agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on moderately complex engineering project issues.
Conceptualize the initial civil design approach for assigned phases of large land and site development projects.
Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria on moderately complex projects.
Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.
Complete civil engineering work for assigned phases of large land and site development projects.
Complete design work and calculations using computer-aided software.
Make design recommendations, adaptations, and modifications.
Assist with developing plans, specifications, and reports.
Provide technical assistance to resolve design problems, including field investigations or inspections, detailed design and calculations, checking design computations, and coordinating design aspects.
Prepare reports and correspondence concerning the direction of assigned projects.
Work closely with other disciplines on multidisciplinary projects.
Review plans and prepare or review technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.