Design Engineer III - Private Land Development

Apex Companies•Quinte West, ON

3d•$79,000 - $114,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Apex Companies, including its subsidiary CWE, is a rapidly growing firm in the AEC industry, recognized for its industry-leading growth and commitment to employee development. CWE is an award-winning provider of consulting, engineering, technical, and construction management services, specializing in innovative and sustainable solutions for civil infrastructure, water resources, and environmental challenges. This role offers a career opportunity with a dynamic organization, providing valuable engineering and technical skill development under industry-recognized leaders. Employees contribute to projects that improve communities and the environment. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for this position. The Design Engineer III will apply broad knowledge of engineering principles and practices, independently evaluate and adapt techniques, and may act as a project lead. This role involves designing complete projects, preparing plans and specifications, conducting investigations, analyzing data, assigning tasks to staff, and assisting with proposals. The position requires serving on project teams under the supervision of Project Managers, completing assignments on time and within budget, and interacting with clients and multi-disciplinary teams.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in Civil Engineering or a related field
Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or another Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of Architect-Engineering (AE) industry experience
EIT/FE registration in Civil Engineering
Proficient knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D software
Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, etc.)
Proficient in ESRI ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, or related geospatial software
Proficient in PDF software such as Bluebeam or Adobe Acrobat
Ability to learn and become proficient in new software and technologies
Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
Demonstrates a strong work ethic
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take direction
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to self-motivate and work productively with minimal supervision
Proactive, self-starter mentality with strong initiative
Positive attitude and team-oriented approach
Ability to kneel, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs
Valid California driver's license and insurable driving record

Nice To Haves

California Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Civil Engineering, or 8+ years of AE experience
Experience assisting with project management activities
Experience managing the workload of other engineering staff
Experience meeting with clients regarding team performance, project execution, and future work opportunities
Experience preparing project concepts through final design plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) bid packages
MS, PhD, or other advanced degree(s) in a related field
Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP)
Membership in a professional organization (e.g., ASCE, ACEC, APWA)
Active involvement in, organization of, or leadership of outreach and community service activities

Responsibilities

Solve design problems using engineering calculations and following general design standards
Prepare complete engineering reports related to civil site improvements, storm drainage, water distribution and transmission systems, pumping systems, pipelines, utilities, streets and roadways, bikeways, sanitary sewer collection systems, and water and wastewater facilities
Prepare and/or support reports and technical writing related to engineering projects, scopes of work, proposals, grants and other initiatives
Prepare project drawings/designs in AutoCAD Civil3D software
Utilize AutoCAD Civil3D to establish horizontal and vertical alignments, profiles, cross sections, and perform earthwork calculations
Serve on project teams under the supervision of CWE Project Managers
Complete assignments on time and within budget and achieve firm’s quality objectives
Interact with public and private clients and stakeholders
Interact with multi-discipline and multi-office teams