Civil Design Engineer I – Site Development Starter

Socket.dev; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Pregnancy disability leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Mentorship program

Wellness program

Educational reimbursement

Women’s Organization

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design in Columbia, MD is seeking an Engineering Designer to support Civil/Site projects. You will perform calculations, develop drawings, and ensure designs meet standards under experienced engineers’ guidance.

The role emphasizes hands-on CAD work (AutoCAD Civil 3D) and collaboration across disciplines, with growth opportunities in civil engineering. Strong detail orientation and English literacy are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 0-2+ years of related experience.
• Engineer in Training preferred.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Strong CAD skills, including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, HydroCAD, and WaterCAD.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Civil3D.
• Land Development project experience.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and create estimates.
• Develop drawings by modifying or replicating a prior project, applying changes and corrections from redlined drawings, and/or creating drawings from sketches of others or from own design.
• Ensure designs are in accordance with company and client production and design standards.
• Perform QA/QC by verifying design methodology, calculations, outcomes, etc.
• Interpret and understand drawings from multiple disciplines for specific projects and respond to requests for information regarding same.
• Conduct field inspections and surveys, investigate variables, obtain measurements, photographs, videos, and take notes; write reports documenting same.
• Research and apply code provisions to design.
• Work with experienced engineers to create project designs.
• Utilize Autocad Civil 3D on a daily basis.
• Research design options and document findings for project manager.
• Evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures, using own judgement to make adaptations and modifications to existing designs.
• Assist other Engineers and leaders as needed in the creation of designs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading & writing English

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

HydroCAD

WaterCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design in Columbia, MD is seeking an Engineering Designer to support Civil/Site projects. You will perform calculations, develop drawings, and ensure designs meet standards under experienced engineers’ guidance.

The role emphasizes hands-on CAD work (AutoCAD Civil 3D) and collaboration across disciplines, with growth opportunities in civil engineering. Strong detail orientation and English literacy are required.