Engineering Designer III - Civil/Site

Colliers Engineering & Design•Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an Engineering Designer III to join its Civil/Site team in Jacksonville, Florida. The role involves civil site design across the project lifecycle, from due diligence and concept planning through detailed layouts and construction-ready designs. The designer works with grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, and earthwork, primarily using AutoCAD Civil 3D and hydrology design software. The position includes taking a leadership role in stormwater design and coordinating engineering work to meet applicable regulations and client objectives. Projects may include warehousing, sports arenas, residential developments, and mixed-use developments. The role also involves reviewing zoning and land development requirements, investigating site conditions and utility services, preparing concept drawings, designing subdivision and site plans, and developing utility and erosion-control systems. The designer may work independently and lead other engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
4–7+ years of related experience.
Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and other related software, as applicable.
Knowledge of local municipal, county, and state land-use, planning, and zoning processes and regulations.
Technical proficiency in stormwater management, hydraulics, hydrological analysis, grading, and other site-development design.
Ability to design site layouts in Civil 3D from concept through completion.
Ability to learn and apply technical skills and knowledge.
Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team.
Advanced investigative, analytical, and research skills.
Advanced technical and nontechnical writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills for interactions with clients, contractors, and coworkers.
Ability to communicate general technical ideas, concepts, and information to technical and nontechnical audiences.
General computer skills and knowledge, including the Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to read, write, and understand English for work-related communications and instructions.

Nice To Haves

Engineer in Training (EIT) credential.
Valid driver’s license.

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 reviews, utility-service research, reviews of outside agency regulations, and site visits.
Prepare concept drawings and plans based on client development objectives and due-diligence findings, coordinating with AutoCAD draftsmen.
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.
Apply local stormwater management design regulations.
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, and 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.

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.
Access to hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses.
Mentorship program.
Wellness program.
Women’s Organization.
Philanthropic opportunities.