Civil Engineer- Recreation Program (mid-level)

Terrestris LLC; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Terrestris LLC is seeking a Civil Engineer II to support the Recreation Program within the National Forests in North Carolina. This role involves disaster recovery and infrastructure rehabilitation post-Hurricane Helene, focusing on improving recreational facilities including trails and campgrounds.

Responsibilities include project planning, assisting in field surveys, managing construction projects, and producing technical specifications. A degree in engineering and at least 5 years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in civil engineering project design and project management.
• Good understanding of recreation design and construction.
• Experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys and field data collection for projects.
• Lead project design teams and develop plans.
• Perform condition assessments and recommend actions.
• Manage trail maintenance projects post-Hurricane Helene.
• Provide inspections and technical reports for projects.

Skills

Civil engineering project design

Project management

GIS expertise

Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D

Recreation design and construction

Education

Undergraduate or higher degree in engineering

Job description

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a Civil Engineer II to support the Recreation Program within the National Forests in North Carolina. This position plays a key role in the disaster recovery and infrastructure rehabilitation efforts following Hurricane Helene, focusing on restoring and improving recreational facilities, trails, campgrounds, roads, and visitor access infrastructure to ensure safe and sustainable public use.

What the Civil Engineer II will do

The Civil Engineer II will provide project support services including project planning, preliminary assessment and information gathering, data management, GIS mapping, scoping, contract development, monitoring, inspections, construction management, project management, and associated duties in support of the National Forests in North Carolina Recreation and Engineering Program priorities.

Typical day / Responsibilities

• Perform, assist, or direct others to conduct surveys and field data collection for a variety of projects to establish baseline data.
• Lead project design teams, develop plans and specifications, and serve as project manager for implementation of trail maintenance and construction projects.
• Perform analysis of condition assessments, field surveys, and investigations to determine existing conditions and recommend courses of action and timelines.
• Provide design input and project management services for the planning, design, contract preparation, and implementation of trail projects.
• Produce and provide field reconnaissance data reports, condition assessments, maps, surveys, spreadsheets, trail designs and plans, cost estimates, and technical specifications for maintenance and construction contract documents.
• Manage trail construction and maintenance projects on a per project basis in the recovery from Hurricane Helene.
• Perform field work, prepare maps, drawings, exhibits, studies, reports, cost estimates, specifications, schedules, and other contract documents in support of the programs and as directed by the COR.
• As project manager, perform inspections of ongoing maintenance and construction projects, produce inspection reports, monitor progress, and recommend project modifications as necessary.
• Provide associated GPS and GIS mapping, database management, data analysis, and other technical services as required.

Qualifications

• Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship.
• An undergraduate or higher degree in engineering from an accredited university.
• At least 5 years’ experience in civil engineering project design, planning, and project management. Developed recreation and trail maintenance and construction experience is preferred but not required.
• A good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of recreation design, maintenance, construction, contracting, partnerships, and project management.
• A basic understanding of Federal and State land management agency programs, policies, and guides for the administration, protection, and utilization of forest resources and physical improvements, including but not limited to recreation management policy and NEPA.
• Experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D design software.
• Experience related to recreation projects, coordination with partner organizations, and development of contracts.

Benefits

We offer outstanding benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work‑life programs. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.