Civil Engineer III
About The Position
Bowman is hiring a Civil Engineer III in Glendale, Arizona. The role carries out complex or novel civil engineering assignments, including developing new or improved techniques and procedures for equipment, materials, processes, or methods. The engineer applies extensive knowledge of engineering principles and practices, reviews staff work for quality, and provides technical direction to less experienced engineers. The position supports land and site development projects, including reviewing municipal zoning regulations, conceptualizing civil design approaches, helping obtain permits, and preparing plans, specifications, reports, and related documents. It involves coordinating with senior engineers, clients, agencies, subcontractors, and design teams; addressing complex design issues; conducting field investigations and inspections; and reviewing plans, specifications, contract documents, and estimates. The role also assists with marketing the firm’s capabilities and maintaining client relationships. The position is primarily based in a professional indoor office environment, with some outdoor work and visits to job or construction sites. Site work may involve variable weather, temperatures, noise, and potential hazards, and requires appropriate personal protective equipment. The role involves regular use of standard office equipment and occasional physical tasks such as lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field, required at time of hire.
- Professional Engineer license required.
- Five or more years of experience in the land development industry.
- Land development engineering experience and skills.
- Experience with computer applications and civil engineering design software such as Civil 3D 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.
- 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, participate effectively on project teams, and operate with limited direction.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, strong problem-solving attitude, and data analysis and interpretation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks and work effectively with internal leaders and peers and external clients.
- Strong work ethic, commitment to quality and attention to detail, and motivation to grow professionally.
Nice To Haves
- Large- and small-scale drainage and BMP design experience.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, AES, CIVILD, WSPGW, PCSWMM, StormCAD, HEC-HMS, and HEC-RAS.
- Experience with HEC-RAS modeling and CLOMR/LOMR applications and processing.
Responsibilities
- Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.
- Assist with marketing the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance existing client relationships.
- Collaborate with senior engineers, clients, agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on complex engineering project issues.
- Review and interpret zoning regulations in a variety of municipalities.
- Assist project teams in obtaining local and state permits for land development projects.
- Conceptualize initial civil design approaches for assigned phases of land and site development.
- Lead technical direction for less experienced engineers, providing guidance and delegating assignments.
- Serve as a technical specialist and liaison between clients, agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on complex project issues.
- Provide technical assistance resolving design problems, including field investigations or inspections, detailed design and calculations, checking others’ design computations, and coordinating design aspects.
- Make design recommendations, adaptations, and modifications.
- Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of project work.
- Develop or improve civil engineering techniques and procedures for complex or novel assignments.
- Create design work using computer-aided or manual drafting techniques.
- Prepare project direction reports and correspondence.
- Perform field investigations or inspections.
- Conduct constructability reviews or assist with the design, planning, or review of civil engineering projects.
- Review plans and prepare or review technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.
- Assist with developing plans, specifications, and reports.
- Prepare reports, narratives, development applications, submittal documents, and response letters.
- Coordinate multiple projects, clients, and sub-consultants.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
- Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives.
- Employee Assistance Program, wellness initiatives, and employee discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
