Civil Designer II

Ryan Companies US, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration! As a key player in project delivery, you will work alongside civil engineers and architects, contributing to site design and documentation. This role offers the chance to engage in problem-solving and design, while mentoring interns and participating in a vibrant company culture. Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and educational assistance. If you have a strong background in civil engineering and a passion for site development, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Retirement and Savings Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Educational Assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Parenting Benefits

Long-term Disability

Charitable Matching Funds

Paid Time for Volunteer Events

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field preferred.
• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam (EIT) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and Autodesk products.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and architects to develop project documentation.
• Participate in site design and plan preparation.
• Perform CAD drafting tasks and engineering calculations.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Mathematical Background

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (EIT)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Autodesk Products

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description:

Ryan Companies is looking for an organized, innovative, collaborative and forward-thinking individual who aims for the highest standards of excellence. The ideal candidate will be able to problem solve and design both as part of a collaborative team and independently.

If this describes you, we encourage you to apply today!

Some things you can expect to do:

• Works in tandem with Civil Engineers, Architects, Development, Construction and Consultants to develop documentation for coordination and construction.

• Solves problems and applies basic principles of design.

• Project Delivery

• Participates in creating complete and thorough set of site documents to meet project goals, milestones and schedule.

• Participates in site design and plan preparation to depict site layouts, grading, stormwater management, erosion control and utilities.

• Participates in and can lead site design meetings, consultant meetings and project team meetings.

• Performs CAD drafting tasks and engineering calculations.

• Gathers background site data from online resources.

• Assists in analyzing site constraints.

• Performs zoning code reviews and research agency requirements.

• Participates in creating preconstruction schedules and assists in entitlement process with Cities and other review agencies.

• Independently solves problems and seeks guidance on unusual or complex issues.

• Performs tasks with a high level of collaboration and sets and example for others to follow.

• Contributes to Ryan culture through participation in office activities, initiatives and learning programs.

• Establishes and pursues annual goals, based on personal, professional and company growth in the industry.

• Directs and mentors Intern staff.

• Responsible for execution of Ryan's yearly review and goal setting process based on personal and professional, development goals.

• Actively participates in Ryan Companies' and Ryan A+E's 5-year vision/initiatives and 1-year business plans and goals.

You will really standout if you:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering preferred, or related field.

• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam (EIT) in the state of employment preferred.

• Relevant professional work experience.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate with a diverse team.

• Strong mathematical background and understanding or engineering principles (hydrology, grading, etc.).

• Strong interest in site development.

• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D.

• Strong knowledge of Autodesk products (Navisworks, Infraworks) and stormwater modeling software (HydroCAD) preferred.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Eligibility:

• Positions require verification of employment eligibility to work in the U.S.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

• Retirement and Savings Benefits

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Life Insurance

• Educational Assistance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Parenting Benefits

• Long-term Disability

• Ryan Foundation - charitable matching funds

• Paid Time for Volunteer Events

Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Non-Solicitation Notice to Recruitment Agencies:

Ryan Companies kindly requests that recruitment agencies and third-party recruiters do not submit unsolicited resumes or candidate information to any Ryan Companies employee or office. Ryan Companies will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited submissions. If recruitment services are required, we will reach out directly to agencies on our approved vendor list. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.