Civil/Site Engineering Designer III
About The Position
Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Designer to join our Civil/Site team in Albany, NY! Come join our Land Development team to facilitate the design & project completion of both public & private projects while having a versatile list of projects to prosper your career growth! The Engineering Designer will utilize engineering skills to perform design tasks including grading and drainage designs associated with development projects. Work within AutoCAD alongside staff engineers to collaborate and successfully complete projects within established budgets, deadlines and agency regulations. From large-scale solar fields and warehouse complexes to residential communities, commercial developments, and mixed-use downtown spaces, you’ll gain exposure to an exciting variety of projects across diverse market sectors. Join our Civil/Site team and accelerate your career with one of the industry’s most respected firms where your leadership makes a lasting impact!
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (or related field).
- 5+ years of related experience to land development or civil/site engineering.
- EIT required.
- Knowledge of the local municipal, county and state land use, planning and zoning processes and regulations.
- Excellent verbal and written and communication skills.
- Proficiency in technical skills in stormwater management, hydraulics, hydrological analysis, grading and other site development related designs.
- Demonstrated Civil 3D skills with the ability to design site layouts concept through completion.
- Self-starter who can work independently and with team members.
- Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
Nice To Haves
- PE preferred
Responsibilities
- Review of municipal zoning and land development ordinances and applicable agency regulations to determine land development limitations for the property.
- Site Investigation & Due Diligence includes the review of ordinances, utility service research, outside agency regulations and site visits to establish comprehensive development guidelines.
- Preparation of Concept Drawings based upon client’s development objectives and conclusions of due diligence. Involves preparation of concept plan, including coordination with AutoCAD draftsmen.
- Leadership role in the review and design of Stormwater Management & Stormwater Conveyance Systems including use of AutoCAD Civil 3D and Hydrology design software.
- Skills should include preparation of pipe sizing calculations for stormwater conveyance systems including drainage area maps.
- Surface runoff coefficients, invert, slope, velocity & hydraulic grade line evaluation using the Rational Method & Manning’s Equation.
- Grading Design to ensure value engineering is achieved through earthwork analysis, and site safety is accomplished through the use of appropriate design slopes.
- Subdivision and site plan design and layout.
- Design of Utility Systems including stormwater conveyance, sanitary sewer service, pump station design, water, gas, telephone service, etc. Also involves determination and resolution of vertical and horizontal utility conflicts that may exist.
- Soil Erosion & Sediment Control Design including stability calculations, Best Management Practices, swale design, spillway design, and determination of construction sequence.
- Preparation of Construction Cost Estimates based upon site plan drawings as required for bonding and client purposes.
- Ability to work independently, as well as, lead a team of other engineers.
Benefits
- company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
- paid pregnancy disability leave
- short- and long-term disability insurance
- life insurance
- a company-matched 401(k)/Roth
- paid time off that includes parental and military leave
- employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
- reimbursement for education
- a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
- mentorship program
- wellness program
- Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
