Civil Designer

Gilmore & Associates, Inc.; Newtown (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilmore & Associates, Inc. is seeking a Civil Designer to execute technical work on municipal engineering projects. The role includes providing design services, preparing regulatory permit applications, and maintaining relationships with municipal clients.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and possess strong communication skills. Proficiency in AutoCAD and experience in municipal engineering are preferred.

Occasional travel and nonstandard office hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related area.
• 0-2 years of municipal engineering experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Engineer/Project Manager to maintain established relationships with Municipal clientele.
• Provide design services on municipal capital improvement projects.
• Assist with preparing Federal and State regulatory permit applications.

Skills

Organized and detail oriented

Excellent interpersonal skills

Exceptional oral and written communication

Experience in municipal engineering plan reviews

Proficiency in Microsoft Suite

Proficiency in AutoCAD (preferably Civil 3D)

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related area

Tools

AutoCAD

Hydraulics/Hydrology software

Job description

Position Description

The Civil Designer executes technical work assignments on municipal engineering projects individually or as part of a project team.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Assist Project Engineer/Project Manager to maintain established relationships with Municipal clientele.
• Provide design services on municipal capital improvement projects.
• Assist with preparing Federal and State regulatory permit applications and plans.
• Assist with preparing bid plans and specifications.
• Compose letters, memoranda, reports, applications and studies.
• Perform site investigations, construction observation and field reconnaissance.
• Review subdivision and land development plans for compliance with applicable municipal ordinances.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related area.

Desired Qualifications

• 0-2 years of municipal engineering experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) is a plus.

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Organized and detail oriented with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills including the ability to compose letters and complex reports and to orally communicate technical information to others in public presentations.
• Experience in municipal engineering plan reviews and infrastructure design.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team.
• Demonstrates the highest degree of ethical behavior and candor.
• Ability to understand complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, AutoCAD (preferably Civil 3D) and hydraulics/hydrology software.

Essential Position Requirements

• Occasional regional travel required.
• Ability to work additional and/or nonstandard office hours, as required.

Physical Demands

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to stand, walk, sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel objects and to manipulate keys on a keyboard.

The employee is occasionally required to reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Work is generally performed within an office environment where the noise level is usually quiet to moderate. When work is performed outdoors on construction sites, conditions may vary by client and facility. Adherence to all health and safety requirements within the office, on construction sites and detailed within our Health & Safety Manual is imperative.

Gilmore & Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.