Civil Designer

Stantec; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in community development seeks a Civil Designer in North Charleston, SC. You will work on smaller projects, assisting senior engineers in all aspects of civil engineering assignments. Key tasks include construction support, project documentation management, and collaboration on design elements. Ideal candidates will have an engineering degree, experience with project management software, and some knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Qualifications

• Experience with construction activities in the United States required.
• Familiarity with project management software such as Procore, MS Office, and MS Project.
• Some knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and Revit is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite construction engineering support and ensure compliance with safety practices.
• Track and manage construction documentation including RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings.
• Assist design team with field-related construction problem-solving.

Skills

Project management software

Construction activities

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Degree in engineering

Masters Degree in construction management

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Revit

Job description

Strong communities don’t just happen—they’re built. They’re creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and readied to face tomorrow with optimism. We’re driving the future of Community Development. Our experts lead their fields, collaborating on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling. We’re a place where you can apply your passion—and find endless opportunities to help make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.

Your Opportunity

The role of a Civil Designer is to work on smaller projects, and as a team member of a larger project under the close guidance and supervision of a senior engineer/designer. You should be able to evaluate, select, specify, and engineer systems or products for a project. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include calculations and field work. The smaller projects that a Civil Designer may be assigned to will have relatively few complex features.

As a Civil Designer, you will assist more senior engineers/designers by performing the routine aspects of civil engineering assignments and may also assist in the analysis of proposed projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

Provide onsite construction engineering support. Tasks to include:
• Remain compliant with Stantec’s Safer Together HSSE practice and other HSSE activities at sites
• Provide overall coordination of Stantec support for construction related activities on-site
• Responsible for overseeing Stantec work to respond to construction issues in a timely manner to support project schedule
• Coordinate with Stantec office staff
• Track and manage construction documentation including: requests for information, RFI, submittals, shop drawings, field orders and other contract mechanisms
• Provide input into review of construction schedule and plans
• Assist with the coordination of different entities at construction site
• Assist design team with field related elements of construction problem solving
• May assist in review of construction pay applications from contractors
• Provide communication with Stantec’s direct and end clients related to construction issues
• Contribute to the organization and running of site meetings for construction
• Assist when requested with office design work for civil engineering projects
• Provide visual observations (non inspection) of construction work
• Contribute to redline markups of construction drawings
• Assist in updating of CAD files for minor efforts,
• Document construction activities in daily notes and field reports

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience with construction activities in the United States
• Experience with project management software such as Procore (Certified), MS Office, MS Project, Sage Project Management.
• Some knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and Revit desirable
• Microsoft office suite familiarity

Education and Experience

• Degree in engineering
• Masters Degree in construction management preferred
• Experience with construction activities in the United States
• Experience with project management software such as Procore (Certified), MS Office, MS Project, Sage Project Management.
• Some knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and Revit desirable
• Microsoft office suite familiarity

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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