Civil/Site Engineering Designer - CAD & Career Growth

Colliers Engineering & Design; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Pregnancy disability leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)/Roth match

Paid time off incl. parental/military

Education reimbursement

In-house education resources

Mentorship program

Wellness program

Women’s Organization & philanthropy

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an Engineering Designer in Atlanta to support civil/site land development projects. You’ll use Civil 3D to assist with site design, engineering calculations, construction plans, and field investigations while gaining exposure to all phases of project development.

This entry-level role offers growth within a collaborative team, exposure to multiple disciplines, and opportunities to advance technical expertise as part of an established firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 0-4+ years of related experience.
• Engineer in Training preferred.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Interest in Civil/Site Engineering projects; prior experience preferred but not required.
• Strong CAD skills, including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, HydroCAD, and WaterCAD.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Civil3D.
• Land Development project experience.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and create estimates.
• Develop drawings by modifying or replicating a prior project, applying changes and corrections from redlined drawings, and/or creating drawings from sketches of others or from own design.
• Ensure designs are in accordance with company and client production and design standards.
• Perform QA/QC by verifying design methodology, calculations, outcomes, etc.
• Interpret and understand drawings from multiple disciplines for specific projects and respond to requests for information regarding same.
• Conduct field inspections and surveys, investigate variables, obtain measurements, photographs, videos, and take notes; write reports documenting same.
• Research and apply code provisions to design.
• Work with experienced engineers to create project designs.
• Utilize Autocad Civil 3D on a daily basis.
• Research design options and document findings for project manager.
• Evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures, using own judgement to make adaptations and modifications to existing designs.
• Assist other Engineers and leaders as needed in the creation of designs.

Skills

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Land development interest

Prior experience preferred

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Engineer in Training

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

HydroCAD

WaterCAD

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an Engineering Designer in Atlanta to support civil/site land development projects. You’ll use Civil 3D to assist with site design, engineering calculations, construction plans, and field investigations while gaining exposure to all phases of project development.

This entry-level role offers growth within a collaborative team, exposure to multiple disciplines, and opportunities to advance technical expertise as part of an established firm.