Civil Engineer

Gordon M. Buitendorp Associates, Inc.•Grand Rapids, MI

26d•Remote

About The Position

GMB is currently seeking a Civil Engineer to join our project teams. Our ideal candidate is a humble and confident civil engineer with a passion for educational design, and at least three (3) years of relevant skills and experience. Our purpose is helping build strong communities through educational opportunity. We focus on projects within the educational ecosystem, from Pre-K through Higher Education and spaces in our community that support lifelong learning. Our integrated team gets to work together on a wide range of project types – building design, performance engineering, communications campaigns, branding, enrollment marketing, financial analysis, projections and planning – and we're proud of the impact that our work has on the lives and trajectories of students across the United States. Will you join us? As a Civil Engineer with GMB you will: Work collaboratively in a remote-first environment with multidisciplinary design teams on a wide variety of projects in the K12 and Higher Education markets. Produce high quality site, stormwater, grading, utility and erosion control plans using AutoCAD Civil3D and prepare specifications to ensure quality work. Make engineering decisions by using available existing condition information including Topographic survey, geotechnical report, wetlands delineations, record drawings, and more. Coordinate with local agencies to derive appropriate designs and acquire necessary permits including but not limited to stormwater, watermain, wetlands, and more. Communicate with internal teams, clients, construction managers, and jurisdictions regularly regarding any relevant project design, construction, and permitting. Have opportunities to participate on other leadership and company teams.

Requirements

A BS in Civil Engineering
Passed FE Exam
At least 3 years' experience in site design, grading, utility design and development of construction plans
Experience in site permitting such as Stormwater, EGLE Watermain, EGLE Wetlands impact.
Experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft office suite
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Hydraulic Modeling Software such as Civil 3D SSA or HydroCAD
Proficiency in field inspections, project management, and technical writing (specs)
Experience with sustainable or low impact design
Experience in obtaining necessary site permits in the Metro Detroit area
Experience working directly with clients

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively in a remote-first environment with multidisciplinary design teams on a wide variety of projects in the K12 and Higher Education markets
Produce high quality site, stormwater, grading, utility and erosion control plans using AutoCAD Civil3D and prepare specifications to ensure quality work.
Make engineering decisions by using available existing condition information including Topographic survey, geotechnical report, wetlands delineations, record drawings, and more.
Coordinate with local agencies to derive appropriate designs and acquire necessary permits including but not limited to stormwater, watermain, wetlands, and more.
Communicate with internal teams, clients, construction managers, and jurisdictions regularly regarding any relevant project design, construction, and permitting.
Have opportunities to participate on other leadership and company teams.