Site Civil Office / Field Professional (Designer III)

Woolpert•Columbus, OH

11d•$75,400 - $113,200•Hybrid

About The Position

Woolpert is hiring a Site Civil Office/Field Professional to join their dynamic Energy Engineering Team in Columbus, OH. This role supports civil site projects, focusing on grading, earthwork, site access, erosion control, and stormwater management documentation for urban permitting and construction. The position involves both office-based tasks like plan production and design calculations, and field tasks such as verifying conformity to plans, collecting field data, and coordinating with various teams. The role requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in construction management, civil engineering, or surveying, with a preference for more experience and a professional licensure track. The company is a global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services, known for its innovative thinking and commitment to client value. As a certified Great Place to Work, Woolpert offers opportunities for career growth and embraces progress.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of relevant field and office experience (more is better).
Ability to work proficiently with AutoCAD Civil3D, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite or other relevant office-based skills.
Strong ability to communicate thoughts and concepts with team members from diverse backgrounds, including willingness to learn and work collaboratively across multiple teams and disciplines.
Solid understanding of civil engineering plan concepts, calculations, and information, including ability to read, understand, and apply them in a field setting.
Good oral and written reporting and documentation abilities, including writing trip notes, field reports, and other project records.
Current driver’s license and ability to drive to project construction sites.
Be physically able to safely inspect active construction sites, including walking on uneven ground, avoiding site hazards, and exposure to heat/cold/other weather conditions.
Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

Nice To Haves

Strong preference for education, certifications, and professional experience in engineering, survey, construction management, HSE, or related field that adds value to the project team and overall program.
Relevant training and certifications is a plus (e.g. OSHA 30, EI, PE, PS, etc.).
Experienced with civil site projects and construction activities.
On a professional licensure track (PE, PS, BCSP, PMP, or similar).

Responsibilities

Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to help produce engineering plans and exhibits.
Work with engineering and survey professionals to fulfill site civil and underground utility-related tasks.
Manage individual project phases such as survey, pre-construction, construction support and As-Built phases.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to support project objectives (scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, client satisfaction) in accordance with established metrics.
Develop or improve technical expertise in site/civil design and construction, hydrology/hydraulics, erosion and sedimentation control, slope stability, underground utilities, and stormwater management.
Primarily support projects through construction and as-built activities, including helping to establish workflows and schedules, attending client meetings and site visits, assisting with data collection and analysis, troubleshooting processes, documentation, and collaborating to successfully resolve issues.
Perform quality control checks (QA/QC) on construction plan sets, materials calculations, shop drawings, grading, and other civil construction elements.
Confirm on-site materials match engineering plans and shop drawings. Work with surveyors to schedule checks and confirm grading matches engineering plans.
Ensure a high level of quality is achieved during the construction process and any deviation from plans or design is resolved to the satisfaction of client and design engineer.
Identify, document, and collaboratively work with project team to resolve any issues that arise during civil construction efforts.
Provide coaching and training to less-experienced staff, including formal content and mentoring/supervision in the field.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
Paid sick time
Retirement plan
Fitness reimbursement
Pet insurance
Identity protection
Technology stipend
Employee assistance program