Civil Engineering Designer II

ESP Associates•Raleigh, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

ESP is seeking a motivated Civil Engineering Designer II to join its team in a modern urban office in Raleigh’s Village District. The role focuses on civil engineering design, land development, and permitting for residential, commercial, and institutional projects. Work includes roads, storm drainage systems, stormwater management facilities, water and sanitary sewer utilities, sediment and erosion control facilities, and traffic control systems. The position also includes construction observation and offers opportunities to develop professionally in a multidisciplinary engineering, surveying, and planning firm.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (BSCE) or Engineering Technology (BSCET).
North Carolina EI/EIT certification required.
At least 4 years of qualifying civil engineering design experience.
Advanced working proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong desire to continue learning and advance professionally, with the ability to work in a fast-paced design team environment.
Must pass a drug screen and background check and have a satisfactory driving record under the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

Nice To Haves

North Carolina PE.

Responsibilities

Work with a small team on civil site and land development design, permitting, and construction observation for residential, commercial, and institutional projects.
Design land development projects using Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D, including pipe networks, pressure networks, feature lines, grading groups, alignments, profiles, corridors, and cross sections.
Prepare technical design calculations for land development projects, including storm drainage hydraulic sizing, water distribution modeling, BMP design, sanitary sewer collection system design, and erosion control measures.
Create site grading and drainage plans covering lot grading, roadway profiles, retaining walls, storm drainage coordination, swales, and earthwork optimization.
Prepare roadway improvement plans for projects involving NCDOT-maintained roads.
Design road widening, turn lanes, deceleration lanes, intersection improvements, roadway tie-ins, and entrance improvements, as applicable.
Perform preliminary engineering evaluations, including quantity take-offs and opinions of probable construction cost.
Conduct site visits and prepare field reports.
Observe and provide general coordination for field testing, including water pressure testing, gravity sewer low-pressure testing, and manhole vacuum testing.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses.
401(k) Traditional and Roth plans with guaranteed employer match of 100% on the first 3% and 50% on the next 2%; eligibility after 60 days.
Paid time off and 10 paid holidays.
Four hours of volunteer time off each year, prorated during the first year based on hire date.
Tiered health, vision, and dental insurance options; eligibility after 30 days.
Behavioral medicine through Teladoc.
Employer-paid short-term disability insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Pet insurance.
Education reimbursement opportunities.
Flexible and dependent benefits plan.
Referral bonuses.
Team outings, volunteer events, company-wide step challenges, summer celebrations, and friendly competitions.