Civil/Site Engineering Designer II

Colliers Engineering & Design • Allentown, PA

19d

About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Civil Engineering Designer to coordinate design tasks and manage support staff while applying engineering skills to development projects. The role includes grading and drainage design, technical support, and collaboration with staff engineers using AutoCAD to ensure work is complete, accurate, on schedule, and compliant with agency regulations.

The designer will contribute to land development projects ranging from warehousing and sports facilities to residential and mixed-use developments. This includes due diligence, concept planning, stormwater and utility design, grading, erosion and sediment control, cost estimating, and coordination with clients, staff, and regulatory agencies. The role also involves working independently and leading a team of engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 2–4+ years of civil engineering experience.
• Experience in land development.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and enhance their design skills.
• Ability to interact well with coworkers, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and exceptional analytical and judgment capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of local city, county, and state land use processes and regulations in Pennsylvania.
• Advanced technical skills in stormwater management, hydraulics, hydrological analysis, grading, and other site development designs.
• Dedicated, responsive, and organized.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for job-related written communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer In Training (EIT) preferred.
• Construction oversight experience 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 objectives and due diligence findings, coordinating with AutoCAD draftsmen.
• Lead 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.
• Apply local stormwater management design regulations.
• Design site grading to support value engineering through earthwork analysis and achieve site safety through appropriate design slopes.
• Prepare subdivision and site plan designs and layouts.
• Design utility systems, including stormwater conveyance, sanitary sewer service, pump stations, water, gas, and telephone service; identify and resolve vertical and horizontal utility conflicts.
• Design soil erosion and sediment controls, 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 a team of other engineers.
• Provide technical support and collaborate with staff engineers to ensure project work is accurate, complete, timely, and compliant with agency regulations.

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 exceeding 40 in a work week.
• Education reimbursement.
• Free in-house educational and self-enrichment courses.
• Mentorship program.
• Wellness program.
• Women’s Organization.
• Philanthropic opportunities.
• Safe and comfortable work environment.
• Potential for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level