Civil Designer I- Land Development

Orsborn Design; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

Quirky benefits

Job summary

Orsborn Design in Charlotte seeks a Civil Designer I to support land development design across commercial, multifamily, industrial, and mixed-use projects. You will collaborate with senior staff, learn the design process, and assist in producing plans, sections, and documentation under guidance.

The role emphasizes AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency, strong communication, and accuracy, with a team-oriented, autonomous work style. Office-based in Charlotte with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or ABET-accredited equivalent.
• EI Registration or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Senior Staff on design direction of project.
• Communicate with team members on tasks and deadlines.
• Manage assigned tasks, workload, and priorities.
• Critically think through assigned tasks and learn the design process.
• Apply AutoCAD Civil 3D and project standards to plans.
• Support project team with basic plan production and technical summaries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Oral and written communication

Autonomous work style

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil Engineering

EI Registration

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Civil Designer I, you will work directly with senior team members to progress your knowledge of the land development process, coordinate to develop design solutions, develop an understanding of why things are done, and assist in the production of a variety of project types including commercial, multifamily, industrial, mixed-use, streetscape, and amenity design within a team of landscape and civil designers, landscape architects and civil engineers. As our firm continues to grow, we are searching for a civil designer to join our Charlotte office.

Duties

• Collaborate with Senior Staff on design direction of project
• Collaborate and communicate with team members on project tasks and deadlines
• Manage assigned tasks, workload, and prioritize responsibilities
• Critically think through assigned tasks
• Learn the “how” of project design
• Navigate and gain basic knowledge of appropriate ordinances in our geographic areas of work.
• Effectively self-review plans
• Understand AutoCAD standards and project standards
• Support project team by performing basic plan production tasks related to all aspects of civil site design, including grading, stormwater, utility, and sedimentation erosion control plans.
• Complete basic engineering calculations and technical summaries with senior staff guidance
• Perform construction administration related tasks such as site visits, field reports, and as-builts with senior staff guidance

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or similar curriculum from ABET accredited college or university.
• EI Registration

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• A team player who is committed to a collaborative design process and the ability to work autonomously
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Orsborn employees are offered a competitive compensation package that includes health, life, dental and disability insurances, paid holidays, PTO and other quirky benefits.