Civil Engineering Designer II

PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Companies in Charlotte, NC seeks a Civil Engineer to support drainage, grading and foundation design, and to assist in site layout development. You will prepare design deliverables and coordinate with senior engineers on complex projects.

You will use AutoCAD Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, EPANET, and MicroStation to create drawings and analyses for stormwater, sewer, and water distribution efforts, ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 5+ years of post-graduation Civil Engineering experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform calculations for drainage, grading, and foundation designs for site layouts and structural details.
• Contribute to preliminary concepts and design phase deliverables with oversight from senior engineers.
• Perform analyses for stormwater management, sanitary sewer, and water distribution.
• Develop and refine CAD/BIM models for roads, utilities, and site plans with multidisciplinary coordination.
• Assist with field inspection and data gathering.
• Ensure designs comply with building codes, zoning laws, and environmental regulations; assist in permitting documents.
• Attend municipal meetings and liaison with regulatory agencies as needed.
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil3D, HEC_RAS, EPANET, MicroStation and related tools for presentation and production.

Skills

Field data gathering

Regulatory coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Engineer In Training (FE exam)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HEC-RAS

EPANET

MicroStation

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Job description

Deliver Results

• Perform calculations for drainage, grading, and foundation designs, assisting in the development of site layouts and structural details.
• Contribute to the production of preliminary concepts and full design phase deliverables, including drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and additional materials with oversight from senior engineers.
• Perform calculations and analyses for stormwater management systems, sanitary sewer, water supply and distribution.
• Develop and refine CAD and BIM models for civil infrastructure, including roads, utilities, and site plans, ensuring multidisciplinary coordination.
• Assist others with field inspection and data gathering.
• Ensure designs align with applicable building codes, zoning laws, and environmental regulations, supporting preparation of permitting documents.
• Attend municipal meetings and consult with regulatory agencies when necessary.
• Use design software/technology, including AutoCAD Civil3D, HEC RAS, EPANET, MicroStation and other emerging technologies for presentation and production purposes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an EAC/ABET-accredited program or equivalent in education and experience required for professional licensure.
• 5+ years of post-graduation professional Civil Engineering experience.
• Comfortable working in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer In Training (passed Fundamentals of Engineering Exam).
• CSI-CDT certification.
• Experience in HEC RAS or EPANET (water distribution).