Civil Engineer EIT: Site & Stormwater Designer

Force Design Inc; Columbus, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Force Design, Inc. is seeking a Civil Engineer/EIT for full-time engagement in Columbus, Indiana. The role focuses on site/civil and stormwater design, permits, and coordination with construction teams to deliver compliant plans.

The incumbent will prepare construction documents, review surveys, and assist in pre-construction activities while ensuring budgets and schedules are met. Strong AutoCAD/Civil 3D skills and a PE or ability to obtain are required.

Qualifications

• 4-year Civil Engineering degree or equivalent technical training.
• Professional Engineering license or the ability to secure a P.E. license a must.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in site design and development including storm water management, SWPPP, grading, utility layout and design/site planning.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D (and/or Carlson) a must.
• Knowledge of AutoDesk Hydrographs preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret and generate construction plans and scopes of work.
• Ability to read and interpret various maps (topographical, aerial, geographical, etc.) and geotechnical reports.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to work effectively with a complete design/build project team including construction personnel or when working independently.
• Knowledge of BMP’s as they relate to erosion control and storm water management
• Strong analytical, math and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Engineer all aspects of site/civil design and storm water management for site/civil and building construction projects. Prepare construction documents for all engineered items. Digitize plan sets, as required.
• Prepare, submit and track all permits as required for local, state and federal agencies.
• Assists with pre-construction activities as needed: reviewing surveys and soil reports; develop conceptual construction site plans; work to develop mass earthwork and storm water management bid packages.
• Must be able to design to a construction budget and work with the design/build team on all aspects of a construction project. Must have time management skills necessary to adhere to design budgets.
• Review site/civil documents as prepared by others. Assist with quantity take-offs as requested.
• Create site survey requirements and assist in soliciting surveying proposals. Prepare reports and/or consult with environmental associations, government agencies, consulting firms, etc., as required.
• Work with Project Manager, Jobsite Superintendent and General Superintendent to address construction issues and revise construction documents as required. Review construction submittals as required.
• Strong understanding of environmental and building codes and local ordinances. Perform construction inspections as requested to ensure conformance to plans, specifications, codes and ordinances.
• Participate in meetings with current or potential customers to discuss site development issues, schedules, costs, solutions, etc.

Skills

Site design

Storm water management

AutoCAD Civil 3D

PE license

Reading construction plans

Topographic maps interpretation

Communication skills

BMP erosion control

Analytical/math skills

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

PE license or ability to obtain

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Carlson

AutoDesk Hydrographs

Job description

Force Design, Inc. is seeking a Civil Engineer/EIT for full-time engagement in Columbus, Indiana. The role focuses on site/civil and stormwater design, permits, and coordination with construction teams to deliver compliant plans.

The incumbent will prepare construction documents, review surveys, and assist in pre-construction activities while ensuring budgets and schedules are met. Strong AutoCAD/Civil 3D skills and a PE or ability to obtain are required.