Civil Engineer- Land Development Services

NV5•Meridian, ID

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About The Position

The NV5 Meridian office is seeking a Civil EIT / Designer to become an integral part of our Development Services design team. This role involves working on a variety of development-related projects across Idaho and the Pacific Northwest, including site development design and CADD drafting for new residential subdivisions, multi-family, commercial and industrial development sites, and educational facilities. The ideal candidate will have an educational background in general civil engineering design and a passion for smart growth associated with various site developments and improvements.

Requirements

BSCE in engineering or related field from an accredited school preferred.
EIT Certification a plus or ability to obtain within 1 year.
1+ years of engineering experience with a background in residential and commercial land development, including a combination of roadway, earthworks, water, sewer, and stormwater.
Must be proficient with Autodesk Civil3D (MicroStation a bonus).
A working knowledge of Microsoft products such as Word and Excel.
Knowledge of construction plans, including plan and profile development, grading, and drainage.
Knowledge of principles of design and construction for utilities, infrastructure, and roads.
Ability to independently perform assignments with generalized instruction from professional staff.
Ability to effectively communicate with peers, co-workers, clients, customers, and the public.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated practical, written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrates “best practices” techniques and a willingness to learn.
Candidate must possess a valid Driver’s License; must be able to meet company insurability requirements.
Attendance, punctuality, and reliability required.
This position does not offer U.S. visa Sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with GIS and ESRI software is a plus.
3D modeling experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Work directly with engineers and Project Managers to produce designs and drawings from project requirements, sketches, existing drawings and electronic images, written and verbal descriptions.
Assist in the design and drafting of small, medium, and large size Land Development (residential, commercial, industrial) related projects.
Responsibilities include roadway, drainage, grading and utility infrastructure design for residential and commercial site development projects.
Site inspections/monitoring on project job sites.
Work closely with all departments to ensure that the drawings convey the correct information.
Work from customer drawings, company drawings, government drawings or specifications.
Research technical and other information sources to resolve complex problems.
Use the drawing standards as guidelines.
Teach and mentor others as skill levels dictate.
Other duties may be assigned.