Civil Designer

LaBella Associates; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedule

Health/Dental Insurance

401k Plan with Employer Match

Paid Parental Leave

Short & Long Term Disability

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Leadership Development Program

Fitness Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Program

Team Building Events

Community Service Events

Job summary

LaBella Associates is seeking a Civil Engineer for our Land Development team in Charlotte. You will work from project master planning through final construction close out, partnering with internal teams and client partners to develop preliminary designs, permitting reports, and construction documents for a variety of land development projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration, strong fundamentals in civil engineering, and exposure to commercial and residential developments, athletic fields, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• 3-5+ years of civil engineering experience.
• Experience with HydroCAD, or other hydrologic modeling software.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D, including pipe networks, surfaces, corridor modeling, grading and earthwork calculations.
• EI licensed and on track to become a PE is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Working as a team member with the Civil Design Team, prepare site and subdivision plans for permit approval by local municipalities and State agencies.
• Perform detailed hydrologic calculations for sizing stormwater systems, preparation of stormwater management and erosion and sediment control plans.
• Perform detailed hydraulic calculations for adequately conveying stormwater runoff, and sizing of water quality and stormwater detention basins.
• Collaboratively work with teams to create site design(s) that solve a client's need.
• Assist with CAD drafting to produce effective and high-quality project documents, including reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Perform site visits and attend project meetings as needed by the client.
• Assist with preparation of bid documents and provide construction administration services as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Project management

Travel to job sites

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HydroCAD

Job description

If you're passionate about the design and function of the built environment, and desire to explore ways to protect the natural environment and want to work with others that feel the same, consider joining our team! LaBella's multi-disciplinary team of engineers, architects, designers, managers, surveyors, and environmental scientists work every day to make our communities more functional, beautiful, and safe. LaBella is an employee-owned firm with annual accolades for workplace culture, growth, ethics, and philanthropy. We cultivate each employee's growth, expand our expertise, and bring out the best in every client project.

LaBella is looking for a Civil Engineer who wants to advance both personally and professionally in the Land Development engineering discipline. Our Land Development team is looking for a motivated individual who desires collaboration, from project master planning through final construction close out. The successful candidate will be working closely with both new and seasoned team members to create engineering solutions for our clients that are often complex yet grounded in fundamentals in our discipline. A key role for you will be to work with our internal teams as well as with our client partners to provide initial layouts of projects for evaluation, preliminary design documentation and reports for permitting, and construction documents. The candidate will be working on a variety of project types, including commercial and residential developments, athletic field design, education facilities and improvements, and other land development related projects.

Job Duties

• Working as a team member with the Civil Design Team, prepare site and subdivision plans for permit approval by local municipalities and State agencies.
• Perform detailed hydrologic calculations for sizing stormwater systems, preparation of stormwater management and erosion and sediment control plans.
• Perform detailed hydraulic calculations for adequately conveying stormwater runoff, and sizing of water quality and stormwater detention basins.
• Collaboratively work with teams to create site design(s) that solve a client's need.
• Assist with CAD drafting to produce effective and high-quality project documents, including reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Perform site visits and attend project meetings as needed by the client.
• Assist with preparation of bid documents and provide construction administration services as needed.

If you're passionate about the design and function of the built environment, and desire to explore ways to protect the natural environment and want to work with others that feel the same, consider joining our team! LaBella's multi-disciplinary team of engineers, architects, designers, managers, surveyors, and environmental scientists work every day to make our communities more functional, beautiful, and safe. LaBella is an employee-owned firm with annual accolades for workplace culture, growth, ethics, and philanthropy. We cultivate each employee's growth, expand our expertise, and bring out the best in every client project.

LaBella is looking for a Civil Engineer who wants to advance both personally and professionally in the Land Development engineering discipline. Our Land Development team is looking for a motivated individual who desires collaboration, from project master planning through final construction close out. The successful candidate will be working closely with both new and seasoned team members to create engineering solutions for our clients that are often complex yet grounded in fundamentals in our discipline. A key role for you will be to work with our internal teams as well as with our client partners to provide initial layouts of projects for evaluation, preliminary design documentation and reports for permitting, and construction documents. The candidate will be working on a variety of project types, including commercial and residential developments, athletic field design, education facilities and improvements, and other land development related projects.

Job Duties

• Working as a team member with the Civil Design Team, prepare site and subdivision plans for permit approval by local municipalities and State agencies.
• Perform detailed hydrologic calculations for sizing stormwater systems, preparation of stormwater management and erosion and sediment control plans.
• Perform detailed hydraulic calculations for adequately conveying stormwater runoff, and sizing of water quality and stormwater detention basins.
• Collaboratively work with teams to create site design(s) that solve a client's need.
• Assist with CAD drafting to produce effective and high-quality project documents, including reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Perform site visits and attend project meetings as needed by the client.
• Assist with preparation of bid documents and provide construction administration services as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• 3-5+ years of experience.
• Experience with HydroCAD, or other hydrologic modeling software.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D, including built-in tools for designing pipe networks, surfaces, corridor modeling, feature line grading, earthwork calculations and other tools.
• Registered as an EI and on track to become a PE is preferred.
• Ability to design in a team environment in multi-disciplinary projects.
• Effective communication skills using oral, graphic, and written forms.
• Ability to manage workload and budgets as allocated by Team Leaders.
• Ability to travel to job sites as needed.

Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella's benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events
  

LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.