Civil Designer

Design Tree Engineering and Land Surveying; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K)

Training and mentoring

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Design Tree Engineering and Land Surveying is looking for a Civil Designer with a minimum of 5 years' experience to join their Civil Engineering Team in Minneapolis. The firm prioritizes a collaborative environment where team members can thrive. Along with competitive salaries and benefits, the company values work/life harmony and offers flexibility in the workplace, including telecommuting after orientation.

The ideal candidate will develop design concepts, produce high-quality documentation, and work closely with project managers and clients. Experience with AutoCAD is essential, and familiarity with other tools is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ of Civil Engineering design experience with AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with HydroCAD, Bluebeam, and Infraworks.
• Hard working, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop design concepts by coordinating with Design Tree and client personnel.
• Produce high-quality documents based on in-house drafting standards.
• Collaborate and coordinate with DTE Team members across engineering disciplines.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil Engineering design

HydroCAD

Bluebeam

Infraworks

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Design Tree doesn't just stand apart as a full-service expert, but also as an exceptional place to work. Our culture and opportunity for growth ensure everyone who touches any phase of a project is heard, respected, and fulfilled. We are a team of professionals aspiring to provide industry-leading service through a collaborative, quality-driven approach.

Our Culture

The relaxed, team-centered culture of Design Tree is one of our greatest advantages, and one that heightens the quality of our work on every project. We strive for work/life harmony, contributing to enjoyment and fulfillment in both aspects for every member of our team. We like to describe our philosophy as combining white-collar work with blue-collar culture. While our headquarters and roots are tied to rural Minnesota, we are experienced, motivated, and capable of delivering elite work on sophisticated urban projects. Don't just take our word for it. Apply today and meet the team to see what makes us different than every other firm.

Company Description

Design Tree Engineering and Land Surveying is a multi-discipline consulting engineering firm with offices in Alexandria and remote workforce throughout Minnesota. Design Tree has a supportive, fast-paced environment where employees are able to develop and utilize their natural talents and interests. We believe it is our responsibility to provide training and mentoring to allow your responsibilities to grow as quickly as possible. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, including 401(K), a flexible work environment and professional advancement opportunities.

Design Tree Engineering is pursing the addition of a Civil Designer w/ 5+ years’ experience and a to join our growing and dynamic Civil Engineering Team in our Alexandria, Sauk Rapids or Minneapolis office. Ideal candidates are driven and looking to grow with the organization.

If you are looking for a challenging career that offers a professional yet casual work environment where you have freedom to contribute ideas and solve problems, please submit your resume for consideration. Applicants can be located at any of our three offices and to promote work/life harmony telecommuting as part of the work schedule is available after an orientation period.

Responsibilities

• Develop design concepts by coordinating with Design Tree and client personnel.
• Take initiative in issue resolution by seeking direction from Design Tree personnel and/or clients.
• Produce high-quality documents based on in-house drafting standards and clients’ design plans.
• Responsible for accurately completing tasks and projects in a timely manner based on project deadlines.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce standards, workflows, templates, details, and best practices within the Civil Engineering Department.
• Collaborate and coordinate with DTE Team members in other engineering disciplines.
• Set up new projects with the company's standards and templates.
• Create custom content as required for AutoCAD project execution.
• Produce high quality designs and documents.
• Work with Project Managers and DTE Leadership to understand the scope of work, schedule, budget, project instructions and responsibilities.
• Complete tasks within scope, budget and schedule.
• Execute procedures as determined by the Team Leader.
• Review designs for completeness, constructability and coordination.
• Monitor drawings to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Assist in creation and development of drafting procedures and standards.
• Have a positive attitude, willingness to learn and be part of a team.
• Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects and teams concurrently.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of two years’ of Civil Engineering design experience with AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with HydroCAD, Bluebeam, and Infraworks are plusses.
• Associates or Bachelors degree in related field.
• Basic knowledge of construction practices.
• Hard working, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Preferred experience for project types such as K-12 Education, Multi-family housing, Site Development
• Occasional travel to client sites for gathering information and measurements of existing facilities. Site visits may require ladder, stair, and/or scaffolding climbing.
• Willing to work overtime on occasion to meet project deadlines.