Civil Engineers

HLA, Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HLA, Inc. in Charleston, SC seeks a project lead for civil engineering and construction solutions. You will guide the design of site development plans, reports, and specifications for residential, commercial, and industrial projects, with field opportunities beyond the office.

The role involves coordinating with senior leadership and an engineering team to deliver projects from programming through construction administration, including budgets and scheduling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college/university.
• 3+ years of Civil Engineering experience; local regulations experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and design of site development plans, reports, and specifications for various projects.
• Perform storm drainage, water, and sewer calculations and prepare reports.
• Create complex construction drawings and details using AutoCAD or Carlson applications.
• Review plats and as-builts, coordinate with surveyors, contractors, and agencies.
• Assist in preparing due diligence and feasibility studies.
• Coordinate project workloads with the engineering team.
• Manage all aspects of project development from programming through construction administration.
• Create and track project budgets, proposals, and schedules.
• Manage client relations and coordinate project requirements and expectations.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil design

Hydraulic/Storm drainage

QA/QC

Project coordination

Client relations

Task management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Carlson Civil

HydroCAD

ICPR

KY Pipe

Microsoft Office

Job description

HLA, Inc. - Charleston, SC

Job Responsibilities:

This position will serve as the project lead, working with the Senior Project Director and engineering team to provide state-of-the-art civil engineering and construction solutions to clients by leading the preparation and design of site development plans, reports, and specifications for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. It will also provide a varied work environment that offers plenty of opportunities to get out of the office and into the field.

Duties:

• Prepare preliminary and final civil design work for site development projects.
• Perform storm drainage, water, and sewer calculations and prepare reports.
• Create complex construction drawings and details using AutoCAD or Carlson applications.
• Review Plats and As-Builts, coordinate directly with surveyors, contractors, and agencies
• Assist in preparing due diligence and feasibility studies
• Coordinate project workloads with the engineering team
• Manage all aspects of project development from programming through construction administration
• Create and track project budgets, proposals, and schedules
• Manage client relations and coordinate directly on project requirements and expectations.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited College/University
• 3+ years' experience in Civil Engineering; experience with local regulations is highly desirable

Skills:

• PE licensure, pursuing licensure, or the ability to obtain licensure in South Carolina preferred
• Ability to collaborate with in-house Engineers, Landscape Architects, and Surveyors, as well as outside consultants
• Ability to operate various specialized software, including AutoCAD or Carlson, HydroCAD, ICPR, KY Pipe, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to perform QA/QC reviews of design work by team members.
• Permitting and closeout experience with local jurisdictions
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage and assign tasks effectively