Civil Design Engineer

napakiakventures; Oak Park (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Napakiak Environmental and Construction (NEC) is seeking a Civil Design Engineer to develop high-quality design packages for plant facilities and to provide field and technical support throughout construction and implementation. The role collaborates within integrated project teams and may lead multidisciplinary tasks.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in civil engineering, strong knowledge of codes and standards, and excellent communication to interface with diverse stakeholders in a

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• At least 5 years civil engineering experience.
• Experience applying civil codes and consensus design standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete civil design packages for plant facilities and infrastructure.
• Provide engineering procurement support including material specifications and evaluations.
• Deliver field technical support during construction, installation, and implementation of civil designs.
• Apply technical expertise and established engineering practices, codes, and standards to develop solutions for complex civil problems.
• Prepare designs involving stormwater systems, storm drain modifications, road design, soil evaluation, and coordination with outside engineering firms.
• Perform routine walkdowns of existing plant facilities to gather data, validate field conditions, and generate accurate design documentation.
• Provide real-time support to craft personnel and field teams during installation and construction activities.
• Coordinate with internal clients, production organizations, support staff, management, and hourly workforce to ensure successful execution of design activities.

Skills

Communication

Field data collection

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering standards

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

CAD drafting

Job description

Overview

The Civil Design Engineer is responsible for developing high‑quality, detailed design packages and providing engineering, procurement, and field technical support for the implementation of those designs. This role supports plant facility improvements, troubleshooting, and technical assessments while ensuring all work adheres to engineering standards, codes, and best practices. The Civil Design Engineer works collaboratively in integrated project teams and may serve as technical lead for multidisciplinary tasks.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Technical Execution

• Develop complete, high‑quality civil design packages for plant facilities and infrastructure.


• Provide engineering procurement support, including development of material specifications and technical evaluations.


• Deliver field technical support during construction, installation, and implementation of civil designs.


• Apply technical expertise and established engineering practices, codes, and standards to develop solutions for a wide range of complex civil engineering problems.


• Prepare and support designs involving stormwater systems, storm drain modifications, road design, soil evaluation, and coordination with outside engineering firms.

Field Activities & Facility Support

• Perform routine walkdowns of existing plant facilities to gather data, validate field conditions, and generate accurate design documentation.


• Provide real‑time support to craft personnel and field teams during installation and construction activities.


• Conduct technical assessments and troubleshooting of civil systems to resolve facility issues.

Team Collaboration & Leadership

• Work effectively as part of an integrated project team or serve as a technical lead for multidisciplinary engineering tasks.


• Provide input and guidance to system engineers, project managers, and other plant customers.


• Coordinate with internal clients, production organizations, support staff, management, and hourly workforce to ensure successful execution of design activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited institution.


• Minimum of 5 years of relevant civil engineering experience.


• Demonstrated technical proficiency in civil engineering principles, codes, and consensus design standards.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with diverse stakeholders.


• Ability to work in a production environment and perform regular walkdowns in plant facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with stormwater and drainage design, road design, soil evaluation, and management of external engineering firms.


• CAD drafting experience (not required but beneficial).


• Experience providing field engineering support in industrial or production environments.

Napakiak Environmental and Construction (NEC) is an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.