Sr. Civil Designer
About The Position
The Sr. Civil Designer leads the review and development of civil earthworks designs for onshore facilities and site development projects, ensuring accuracy, safety, and constructability. The role provides guidance to junior designers, coordinates with multidisciplinary teams, clients, contractors, and suppliers, and oversees grading, drainage, site preparation, and other civil earthworks designs. The position also supports construction and site activities as needed, maintaining effective communication across the project team to support successful project delivery. Work is primarily conducted in an office environment, with occasional local travel to sites and possible periodic out-of-town travel. Field assignments may involve outdoor work at plants or facilities, including areas around production machinery with varying temperatures and noise. The role may require visiting more than one job site in a day and tolerating climate changes.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in civil design, preferably supporting industrial, oil and gas, energy, or other heavy industrial projects.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
- Ability to comprehend and interpret technical information applicable to civil design, including survey data, geotechnical information, engineering drawings, specifications, and design criteria.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
- Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree or technical diploma in drafting, design technology, civil design, or a related field preferred.
- Experience working with survey, topographic, point cloud, or other site data preferred.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development, review, and verification of civil design drawings and deliverables for onshore facilities and infrastructure projects.
- Develop and review site grading and earthwork designs, including cut/fill plans, finished grades, slopes, berms, and site preparation requirements.
- Develop and review stormwater and drainage systems, including ditches, culverts, storm sewers, swales, detention/retention features, and drainage structures.
- Develop and review layouts for roads, access ways, driveways, parking areas, laydown areas, equipment pads, and other site improvements.
- Prepare and review civil plans, details, sections, profiles, and other design deliverables in accordance with project requirements and applicable standards.
- Interpret survey, topographic, geotechnical, and other project information and incorporate applicable data into civil design deliverables.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate designers, and review design deliverables for accuracy, completeness, quality, and constructability.
- Support clients, project teams, and construction activities through design coordination, field verification, technical clarification, and resolution of civil design issues.
- Support project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation activities.
- Maintain clear and proactive communication with project teams and clients to ensure alignment and successful project execution.
- Perform related duties as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
