Civil/Site Engineer II: Design & Field Support

GAI Consultants Inc.; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Creighton Manning, a GAI company, is seeking a Civil/Site Engineer 2 to assist with design development of commercial, institutional, and residential projects. You will perform site design, road and utility design, and drainage work, with occasional field visits for investigations and construction phase support.

The role requires a NY Professional Engineer license, ABET-accredited degree, and 5–10 years of experience, along with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in New York State is required.
• 5-10 years of experience in a similar role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Strong organizational skills are required.
• Proficient with AutoCAD/Civil 3D software preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work efficiently, both independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of construction methods of general excavation, pavement and utility installation.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local permitting and the process involved.
• Ability to verbally present site plans and reports to municipal land-use boards.
• Contribute to a Project Manager's preparation of proposal scope & fees.
• Knowledge is a plus for hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and design of stormwater management systems.
• Certifications in CPESC and CPSWQ is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Site design and layout of vehicular and pedestrian circulation, parking and loading.
• Roadway design, including street and sidewalk plans and profiles.
• Utility design, including plans and profiles of water and sanitary sewer services.
• Drainage and stormwater management design in accordance with NYSDEC requirements.
• Grading and erosion control plans.
• Proficiency with AutoCad/Civil 3D to assemble and manage AutoCAD set of design plans.
• Coordinate with subconsultants regarding geotechnical services, landscape and lighting plans.
• Construction administration and observation services.
• Assist with developing application packages to be submitted to municipal board for review that comply with SEQR review and environmental laws.
• Local zoning, subdivision and land use regulations.
• Local and generally accepted design and engineering standards.
• Consistency with a municipality's Comprehensive Plan or other relevant Planning reports.
• Oversight of entry level Assistant Project Engineers and technicians including delegation of tasks and scheduling.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor of Engineering

Professional Engineer (NY) license

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Job description

Creighton Manning, a GAI company, is seeking a Civil/Site Engineer 2 to assist with design development of commercial, institutional, and residential projects. You will perform site design, road and utility design, and drainage work, with occasional field visits for investigations and construction phase support.

The role requires a NY Professional Engineer license, ABET-accredited degree, and 5–10 years of experience, along with strong communication and organizational skills.