Civil Project Engineer

Verdanterra, LLC; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

401(k) program

Performance bonus

Job summary

Verdanterra, LLC in Madison, WI is seeking a Civil Designer to join its growing engineering team. This hands-on design role supports civil, energy, utility, and infrastructure projects across the Midwest, Appalachian, and Northeast regions, working with project engineers, environmental professionals, surveyors, and other staff from early design through construction documentation.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of civil design experience, strong AutoCAD Civil 3D skills, and the ability to read

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in civil design or related engineering/design.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience with site layout, grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater design.
• Familiarity with HydroCAD or similar stormwater design/modeling software.
• Ability to read, develop, and work from civil engineering plans and construction documents.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop civil plans and construction documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Prepare site layouts, grading and drainage plans, stormwater management plans, erosion and sediment control plans, utility plans, and site restoration plans.
• Support the design of access roads, equipment pads, pipeline alignments and profiles, and other supporting infrastructure.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and assist with technical details, specifications, and resource-impact exhibits.
• Assist with stormwater design, calculations, and related technical analysis.
• Support project permitting and ensure designs align with applicable regulatory requirements and engineering standards.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of assigned work and proactively identify and resolve design issues.
• Produce accurate, high-quality deliverables while balancing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Collaborate with Project Engineers, Project Managers, environmental professionals, surveyors, and other technical staff throughout the project lifecycle.
• Bring practical ideas and solutions to design challenges and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Take increasing ownership of design assignments as your technical knowledge and project experience grow.

Skills

Site layout

Grading & drainage

Stormwater design

Reading construction plans

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HydroCAD

Job description

Verdanterra is a growing multidisciplinary consulting firm providing engineering, environmental, and land surveying services across the Midwest and Northeast. The team partners with clients on a variety of energy, utility, infrastructure, and development projects, combining technical expertise with practical, solutions-focused thinking.

About the Role

Verdanterra is seeking a Civil Designer to join its growing engineering team. This is a hands-on design role supporting a variety of civil, energy, utility, and infrastructure projects across the Midwest, Appalachian, and Northeast regions. You'll work alongside Project Engineers, Project Managers, environmental professionals, surveyors, and other technical staff to support projects from early design and permitting through construction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop civil plans and construction documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Prepare site layouts, grading and drainage plans, stormwater management plans, erosion and sediment control plans, utility plans, and site restoration plans.
• Support the design of access roads, equipment pads, pipeline alignments and profiles, and other supporting infrastructure.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and assist with technical details, specifications, and resource-impact exhibits.
• Assist with stormwater design, calculations, and related technical analysis.
• Support project permitting and ensure designs align with applicable regulatory requirements and engineering standards.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of assigned work and proactively identify and resolve design issues.
• Produce accurate, high-quality deliverables while balancing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Collaborate with Project Engineers, Project Managers, environmental professionals, surveyors, and other technical staff throughout the project lifecycle.
• Bring practical ideas and solutions to design challenges and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Take increasing ownership of design assignments as your technical knowledge and project experience grow.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college, university, or technical/trade school.
• 3+ years of civil design or related engineering/design experience.

Required Skills

• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience with site layout, grading, drainage, utilities, erosion and sediment control, and stormwater design.
• Familiarity with HydroCAD or similar stormwater design/modeling software.
• Ability to read, develop, and work from civil engineering plans and construction documents.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with stormwater calculations and erosion & sediment control design.
• Experience supporting energy, utility, pipeline, renewable energy, land development, or other infrastructure projects.
• Experience coordinating civil designs with environmental, survey, permitting, or construction teams.

Pay range and compensation package

Verdanterra offers a comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness benefits, a 401(k) program, and a performance bonus program.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Verdanterra is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.