Civil Designer / Engineer

NV5 Global, Inc; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Civil Designer/Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of electric vehicle infrastructure. This position offers the chance to work on diverse projects, including site plans, grading, and utility designs. Collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for clean transportation. With opportunities for professional growth and a competitive benefits package, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the engineering field. Embrace the challenge and advance your career in a supportive environment!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k)

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• EIT certification and PE license are a plus.
• Experience in EV infrastructure projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design full engineering drawings for EV infrastructure.
• Manage engineering activities to meet client expectations.
• Conduct stormwater drainage analysis and utility design.

Skills

Civil Design Engineering

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Stormwater Drainage Design

Site Planning

Utility Design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification

Professional Engineering (PE) license

Tools

Microstation / ORD

Job description

NV5 is looking for a Civil Designer / Engineer to join our family of goal-oriented professionals in search of a rewarding career in support our fast-growing list of Power Delivery and Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure clients. This role would provide diverse opportunities to advance your career within our experienced project delivery teams in the preparation of site plans, grading, drainage and utility designs, and technical engineering studies for both public and private development projects.

Who we are :

NV5 is a global leader in Utility Services, Infrastructure Support Services, Building Management, Project Compliance Consulting, Environmental Health Sciences, and Geospatial Technology Services. This Civil Designer / Engineer would join NV5’s Power Delivery and Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) programs. NV5 provides end-to-end services to fleet and property owners to assist with their clean transportation transition. We plan, design, and commission zero-emission infrastructure and vehicle projects for commercial public and fleet charging applications.

Our unique expertise spans the technical knowledge of EVs and EVSE, and includes ADA requirements, user ergonomics and cost-effective construction design. NV5’s inclusion of utility coordination and full infrastructure engineering and design results in informed, construction-ready project deliverables. With hundreds of EVSE design projects completed, NV5 provides full EVSE design services and ongoing owner’s representative support for construction quality assurance and commissioning (Cx).

Typical tasks include horizontal and vertical site-plan layout, earthwork and grading design, stormwater drainage design and report writing, and both wet and dry utility design. We’re looking for an individual who enjoys working with and learning from others in a collaborative environment that could include electrical, structural and survey engineers, as well as landscape architects and public agency staff.

This is a remote position based in Southern California. Field visits are required.

Responsibilities

The Civil Designer / Engineer will include the following roles :

• Design full engineering drawings through CD100 to support the delivery of EV / EVSE infrastructure.
• The successful candidate will oversee the planning, administration and design of the civil component underlying EV Charging infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrate design capabilities such as : Site planning, zoning, and special use permits; development of construction plans; off-site improvements; utility relocations; permitting; and construction phase servicesSite design, horizontal control, mass grading, detailed grading design Utilities design and storm drain system design Hydrologic and Hydraulic stormwater drainage analysisPublic improvements design, including coordination of grading, drainage, and utilities design on site specific development or subdivision workRoadway design, both public and privateInterpretation of field survey data, and ability to import and use survey data to develop and manage planimetric topography and digital terrain models (DTMs)
• Design, manage, and assist in production of construction documents, including plans, specifications, quantity takeoffs and construction costs.
• Be responsive and proactive, managing engineering activities to comply with budgets and schedules; identify departures or issues early to meet client expectations for technical excellence, budget, and schedule.
• Attend and provide front-end design guidance to the client
• Working knowledge of other renewable technologies that may be integrated into the design such as battery energy storage systems (BESS), Microgrids, and Solar PV.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Division of State Architect (DSA) requirements and proficient knowledge of relevant local codes and industry standards.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification is a plus.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in the state of California is a plus.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency required. Microstation / ORD is a plus.
• Civil Design Engineering experience within Power delivery / utilities / EV Infrastructure projects or other related design projects is highly desirable.

The pay range for this position in California is $85,000 to $95,000 per year. Base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location of the candidate. Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. All local employment laws apply. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers site.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development / advancement opportunities.