Design Engineer

Vika; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k), including potential profit sharing

Generous PTO including holidays, vacation, personal leave and community service days

Potential Bi-Annual Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Support

Job summary

Vika in Jacksonville, Florida, is seeking a driven Design Engineer to work within a dynamic team in civil engineering and site development. This in-office role entails collaboration on various engineering tasks like roadway and stormwater management design.

The ideal candidate will have a BS or MS in Civil Engineering, experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, and a commitment to learning and growth. Vika offers generous benefits, including 401(k) and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of Civil Engineering design experience with a focus in land development.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Engineers and senior staff with engineering tasks.
• Prepare engineering calculations and plans conforming to local jurisdiction requirements.
• Support communication efforts between clients and design consultants.
• Develop foundational knowledge of local county approval agencies' processes.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational and time management skills

A willingness to learn

Education

BS or MS in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MS Office Suite

Job description

Design Engineer

VIKA is a full-service Civil Engineering and Site Development consulting firm providing engineering, planning, surveys, landscape architecture, transportation, dry utility engineering, and subsurface utility engineering services throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and Northern Florida. Supported by our 180+ staff members, we deliver enhanced resources and expertise to serve our clients\' diverse project needs. As a fast-paced, dynamic land development firm, VIKA fosters a team-oriented environment where staff members benefit from comprehensive learning opportunities and advancement potential while being inspired to make independent decisions and excel in a respectful, highly motivating workplace.

We are seeking a design engineer who is driven and looking for technical growth and advancement in a dynamic workplace. The successful candidate will work on various projects and will be part of a multi-disciplined design team that includes civil engineers, planners, landscape architects, and CADD designers, all under the supervision of an experienced professional engineer. The successful candidate will work closely with a project engineer assisting/mentoring you in the performance of tasks associated with the preparation of various engineering plan submissions, such as roadway design, erosion control, and stormwater management design, site grading and layout design, storm drainage, water & sewer design, as well as site planning. Individual tasks might include drainage area map preparation, channel or pipe flow computations, runoff computations, storm computation routing, vertical curve design, sight distance analysis, earthwork analysis, or cost estimating.

This is an in-office position based at our Jacksonville, Florida office.

What We Hope You Will Bring

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• A willingness to learn
• EIT Certificate is a plus

Minimum Qualifications

• BS or MS in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (MS Project, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook)
• 0-2 years of Civil Engineering design experience with a focus in land development

Your Impact

• Technical Support: Assist Project Engineers and senior staff with engineering tasks while applying basic knowledge of land development planning and site engineering principles
• Document Development: Prepare engineering calculations and plans that conform to local jurisdiction requirements under supervision
• Coordination Assistance: Support communication efforts between clients, agencies, internal departments, and other design consultants
• Regulatory Understanding: Develop foundational knowledge of local county approval agencies\' processes, requirements, and standards
• Experience with roadway design, erosion control, stormwater management design, site grading and layout design, storm drainage, water & sewer design, and site planning

Benefits

• 401(k), including potential profit sharing
• Generous PTO including holidays, vacation, personal leave and community service days
• Potential Bi-Annual Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Support

Application Process

Qualified candidates should submit a detailed resume to: [e-mail]

VIKA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.