Civil Engineering Designer
About The Position
Core States Group is seeking a Civil Engineering Designer to support its Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) team, primarily on Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (EVI) projects such as public DC fast-charging stations, charging hubs, and fleet and depot charging facilities. Working under the direction of civil engineers and project managers, the designer develops civil drawings and supporting documents from initial site evaluation through permitting and construction. The work focuses on site layout, grading and drainage, accessible parking and pedestrian routes, erosion control, utility coordination, and pavement restoration. This is a hands-on civil design and CAD production role. The designer collaborates with electrical and structural designers, permitting staff, and construction teams to develop practical, coordinated solutions that account for existing conditions, equipment requirements, project budgets, and construction constraints. The position is hybrid, with one to two days per week in the office, and is based in Somerville, New Jersey; Tampa, Florida; or Ontario, California. The role is paid hourly at $30.28–$42.70 and is eligible for overtime under applicable laws. The approximate annualized compensation range is $62,300–$88,816.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in civil site-development design.
- Working proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D for site-development drawing production, including surfaces, grading, profiles, and sheet preparation.
- Familiarity with site layout, grading and drainage, utilities, accessible routes, and civil construction details.
- Ability to interpret surveys and engineering markups, incorporate review comments, and identify coordination questions.
- Strong attention to detail and written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work collaboratively, manage assigned tasks, and communicate progress and constraints promptly.
- Willingness to use company-approved AI tools to improve efficiency while verifying outputs, protecting confidential information, and remaining responsible for work quality.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Civil design experience for EV charging, fleet facilities, commercial-site retrofits, or similar utility-intensive improvements.
- Experience with accessible parking and pedestrian-route design, pavement restoration, and grading within constrained existing sites.
- Experience coordinating with electrical designers, utility providers, permitting agencies, or construction teams.
- Experience supporting multisite programs or phased deliverables in an EPC or design-build environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and revise civil construction drawings in AutoCAD Civil 3D, including demolition, site layout, grading and drainage, erosion control, utility coordination, and construction details.
- Review surveys, utility information, site photographs, and record drawings to establish drawing backgrounds and identify missing information and potential conflicts.
- Develop layouts for charging stalls, equipment areas, vehicle circulation, pedestrian access, and pavement improvements under the direction of project engineers.
- Prepare grading plans, surfaces, profiles, and details addressing drainage, equipment-pad elevations, pavement tie-ins, and accessible parking and routes.
- Support stormwater calculations, erosion and sediment control design, and associated reports and permit documents within the project scope.
- Coordinate civil design with electrical and structural requirements, including equipment locations, foundation interfaces, conduit and trench routes, utility service areas, bollards, and pavement restoration; identify conflicts for resolution by the responsible discipline.
- Research applicable jurisdictional requirements, accessibility criteria, and client standards, and document findings for engineering review.
- Assist with permit documents and responses to AHJ, utility, and client review comments.
- Prepare civil quantity takeoffs and assist with cost estimates and scope documentation supporting EPC planning, procurement, and construction.
- Incorporate engineering markups, perform drawing self-checks, and participate in interdisciplinary QA/QC reviews.
- Support construction through directed RFI responses, field-change drawings, and record-drawing updates based on provided documentation.
- Coordinate assigned work across multiple projects, communicate missing inputs and schedule concerns, and maintain organized drawing files and revision records.
Benefits
- Competitive wages and bonus programs, including professional licensure bonuses.
- 401(k) match with immediate vesting.
- Competitive health benefits, including an HSA with employer contribution, life insurance options, and supplemental coverage options.
- Generous paid time off.
- Team wellness challenges and a free virtual gym app.
- Wholesale club membership reimbursement.
- Employee recognition programs.
- Paid parental leave.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Flexible work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
