Civil Engineering Designer I-III (EIT or PE)

Colliers Engineering & Design•Cary, NC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Civil Engineering Designer I–III (EIT or PE) for its Raleigh, North Carolina office. The role performs civil engineering design tasks, including grading and drainage design for development projects, using AutoCAD in collaboration with staff engineers. Work is completed within established budgets, deadlines, and agency regulations. The position is part of the Civil/Site team and supports projects such as warehousing complexes, sporting arenas, residential developments, and mixed-use establishments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
1–8 years of residential and/or commercial civil land development work experience.
Engineer in Training (EIT) certification is required.
Knowledge of local municipal, county, and state land use, planning, and zoning processes and regulations in North Carolina.
Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills.
Technical proficiency in stormwater management, hydraulics, hydrological analysis, grading, and other site-development designs.
Demonstrated Civil 3D skills and ability to design site layouts from concept through completion.
Ability to work independently and with team members.
Ability to read, write, and understand English to comprehend written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review municipal zoning and land development ordinances and applicable agency regulations to identify property development limitations.
Conduct site investigation and due diligence, including ordinance review, utility-service research, review of outside-agency regulations, and site visits.
Prepare concept drawings and plans based on client development objectives and due-diligence findings, coordinating with AutoCAD drafters.
Lead the review and design of stormwater management and conveyance systems using AutoCAD Civil 3D and hydrology design software.
Prepare stormwater conveyance pipe-sizing calculations and drainage-area maps; evaluate runoff coefficients, inverts, slopes, velocities, and hydraulic grade lines using the Rational Method and Manning’s Equation.
Design grading to support value engineering through earthwork analysis and site safety through appropriate design slopes.
Design and lay out subdivisions and site plans.
Design utility systems, including stormwater conveyance, sanitary sewer service, pump stations, water, gas, and telephone service; identify and resolve vertical and horizontal utility conflicts.
Prepare soil erosion and sediment control designs, including stability calculations, Best Management Practices, swales, spillways, and construction sequencing.
Prepare construction cost estimates from site plan drawings for bonding and client purposes.
Work independently and lead other engineers in a team environment.

Benefits

Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Paid pregnancy disability leave.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Company-matched 401(k)/Roth.
Paid time off, including parental and military leave.
Employee referral and professional license bonuses.
Straight-time compensation for exempt employees’ billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours in a work week.
Education reimbursement.
Free in-house educational and self-enrichment courses.
Mentorship program.
Wellness program.
Women’s Organization and philanthropic opportunities.
Safe and comfortable work environment, with potential for career advancement and opportunities to make an impact through projects and company-sponsored activities.