Land Development Project Designer
About The Position
McClelland Consulting Engineers (MCE) is seeking a Project Designer to design or assist with the design of land development construction projects, including sites for new buildings, recreational facilities, trails, drainage, and other site-related projects. The role requires familiarity with commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in civil engineering and landscape architecture. The Project Designer develops construction documents for site development projects, coordinates with project teams to complete work on time and within budget, and helps address internal and municipal plan review comments. The position supports Project Engineers, Landscape Architects, and Project Managers with technical specifications, written communications, applications, reports, meetings, submittals, and plan revisions. The designer reviews applicable zoning ordinances, geotechnical reports, and state and federal codes to support project compliance and approval. Most travel consists of short or day trips to jobsites or client meetings; overnight trips are not generally required.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Landscape Architecture.
- Knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Thorough understanding of site planning and land development.
- Experience or knowledge using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and 3D modeling, including grading plans.
- Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in engineering and landscape architecture.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment, show initiative, and use creativity.
- Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Time-management and planning skills.
- Strong communication, writing, technical, and analytical skills.
- Microsoft Office skills.
- Must pass a drug screen and background check and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving policy.
Nice To Haves
- Internship in Civil Engineering or Landscape Architecture.
Responsibilities
- Develop construction documents for site development projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D, including site plans, grading and drainage, utilities, erosion control, plan sheets, and applicable details.
- Coordinate with the project team to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Complete plan review comments from internal quality control and city review processes.
- Assist Project Engineers, Landscape Architects, and Project Managers with technical specifications.
- Prepare written communications, applications, and reports.
- Review and implement municipal zoning ordinances, geotechnical reports, and state and federal codes to ensure project compliance.
- Partner with Project Managers and staff to identify development-site opportunities and constraints, assist with municipal meetings and submittals, and complete plan revisions to obtain project approval.
- Prepare for, attend, and potentially lead meetings with internal and external clients.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews.
- 401(k) Traditional and Roth plans with guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2%, subject to eligibility.
- Paid time off.
- Nine paid holidays.
- Health insurance options.
- Vision insurance options.
- Dental insurance options.
- Short-term disability insurance.
- Long-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance and AD&D insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account and Limited Flexible Spending Account.
- HSA savings account.
- Additional optional insurances available.
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Job Type
Full-time
