Design Engineer

Portcityyoungprofessionals; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional engineering firm in Wilmington, NC is looking for a Design Engineer to perform due diligence investigations and preliminary designs for various site layouts. Responsibilities include preparing technical reports, zoning reviews, and stormwater design. The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and 0-4 years of experience. Proficiency in AutoCAD and hydraulic design software is essential. The role demands strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• 0-4 years’ experience in Civil Site Engineering.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a vehicle.
• Experience dealing with regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Review zoning and development ordinances.
• Prepare Site Investigation and Due Diligence Reports.
• Design Stormwater Management and Utility Systems.

Skills

AutoCAD

Hydraulic and Stormwater Design Programs

Grading and drainage design

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Hydrology Software (Hydraflow, HydroCAD, PondPack)

Hydraulic Software (Hydraflow, StormCAD, SSA)

Job description

Company - Dynamic Engineering Consultants, PC
Wilmington, NC

The Design Engineer is responsible for the due diligence investigations as well as preliminary design and engineering analyses of various types of retail, commercial, industrial and residential site layouts throughout regions where we do business. Projects include working with several Fortune 500 companies, as well as working with local and regional developers with varying degrees of complexity.

Essential Job Functions:

• Review municipal zoning and land development ordinances and applicable agency regulations to determine land development limitations for the property.
• Prepare Site Investigation and Due Diligence Reports to include the review of ordinances, utility service research, outside agency regulations and site visits to establish comprehensive development guidelines.
• Prepare preliminary Grading Plans and Design.
• Design of Stormwater Management and Stormwater Conveyance Systems, Utility Systems and Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Design Plans.
• Project coordination with client, other consultants and project team for the purpose of preparing a comprehensive site plan application.
• Prepare technical reports including drainage, sanitary sewer and site investigation reports.
• Prepare written correspondence to outside agencies, client, contractor, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 0-4 years’ experience in Civil Site Engineering (residential and/or commercial/industrial/office site design and permitting experience).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to maintain and operate personal and/or company vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Familiar with the use of AutoCAD to assist in the production of site plan drawings.
• Knowledge of Truck and Turning & Modeling software is a plus.
• Knowledge of the planning and zoning process.
• Knowledge of Hydraulic and Stormwater Design Programs.
• Design and drafting capabilities.
• Grading and drainage design skills.
• Experience dealing with regulatory agencies and review professionals.
• Proficient in the use of available mapping websites for due diligence and site investigation purposes.
• Proficient in the use of the following design tools for site engineering:
  • AutoCAD Civil3D
  • Hydrology Software i.e. Hydraflow, HydroCAD, PondPack
  • Hydraulic Software i.e. Hydraflow, StormCAD, Storm and Sanitary Analysis (SSA)
  • HEC-RAS
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Software including Word, Excel, Outlook and Project.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Independent and critical thinking abilities.
• Self-starter who can work independently and with team members.