Civil/Site EIT: Grading, Drainage & Permits

Colliers Engineering & Design; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Civil Engineering Designer II to join our Civil/Site team. This role supports land development projects through detailed grading, drainage designs, stormwater management, and regulatory permitting, working with AutoCAD Civil 3D and related software.

You should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, 2–4 years of experience, and EIT is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• EIT certification preferred.
• 2–4 years of civil engineering experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D for concept to construction plans.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of PA land use processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform design tasks including conceptual planning, detailed grading, and drainage designs.
• Prepare stormwater management calculations including basin routings, channel design, and inlet capacity calculations.
• Generate pipe profiles and review stormwater designs based on project constraints.
• Identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend solutions to peers and management.
• Produce construction drawings, plans, and cost estimates.
• Prepare PADEP Chapter 102 and 105 permits and other regulatory permits.
• Develop E&S/PCSM plan sets and reports.
• Conform to AutoCAD procedures and provide technical support.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Communication

Detail oriented

Independent / team work

Land development knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Civil Engineering Designer II to join our Civil/Site team in Philadelphia, PA!

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Civil Engineering Designer II to join our Civil/Site team in Philadelphia, PA!

A Civil/Site Engineering Designer II is a key member of the Civil/Site design team. An Engineering Designer is responsible for various technical aspects of land development projects including, but not limited to: site feasibility and conceptual planning, detailed grading, drainage designs and profiles, stormwater management, designing Erosion & Sedimentation Pollution Control (E&SPC) Best Management Practices (BMPs), and other regulatory items. Our Engineering Designers (Civil E.I.T.'s) work within AutoCAD Civil 3D as well as other engineering software alongside the other design team members to successfully complete projects within established budgets and deadlines.

Join our Civil/Site team and build your career alongside the best our industry has to offer. Whether facilitating a large warehousing complex, all-star sporting arena, residential development, or planning a mixed-use establishment in a downtown business district, joining Colliers Engineering & Design will accelerate YOUR success!

Responsibilities

• Perform design tasks, such as conceptual planning, detailed grading, and drainage designs associated with civil engineering construction projects.
• Prepare stormwater management calculations including developing basin routings, channel design, and inlet capacity calculations.
• Generate pipe profiles and review stormwater designs based on project constraints.
• Identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend solutions to peers and management.
• Produce construction drawings, plans, and cost estimates.
• Prepare PADEP Chapter 102 and Chapter 105 permits, including: NPDES permits, General Permits, and other technical aspects of the regulatory permitting process.
• Develop Erosion & Sedimentation Pollution Control (E&SPC) and Post-Construction Stormwater Management (PCSM) plan sets and reports.
• Conform to the company’s standard AutoCAD procedures for layering, details, etc.
• Provide technical support to more senior staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification, preferred.
• 2-4 years of civil engineering experience.
• Demonstrated AutoCAD Civil 3D skills with the ability to design from concept plans through construction plans.
• Ability to interact well with coworkers, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail with analytical and judgment capabilities.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Experience in land development.
• Knowledge of local city, county, and state land use processes and regulations (PA).
• Proficiency in technical skills in stormwater management, hydraulics, hydrological analysis, grading, and other site development related designs, preferred.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
  
  

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!