Senior Civil Designer

Description:

Some key duties and responsibilities include:

• Function as lead designer in the preparation, organization, completion, and submission of drawings to the appropriate jurisdictions

• Ensure the utilization of sound engineering/design procedures and monitor that of the team

• Coordination of municipal, transportation, traffic, and other disciplines

• Complete permit applications for a variety of local Northern Virginia and DC municipalities

• Direct and train Civil Designers to assist them in completing reports, exhibits, plans and specifications and permit applications as required by the project’s contractual scope

• Help to ensure the team is working efficiently to produce a quality product by providing training and instruction in day-to-day activities of less experienced designers and CAD operators

Key skills and abilities needed for the position are:

• Technical proficiency in all aspects of land development civil engineering, including: roadways and streets, grading, SWM/BMP, erosion and sediment control, storm sewers, sanitation, and water design

• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office programs and AutoCAD Civil 3D software

• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups

• An understanding of materials and methods

• Ability to interpret state and local design criteria and apply it to the specific project needs

• Ability to consistently produce high quality construction documents

Education and experience requirements are:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

• A minimum of 5 years of qualifying experience