Engineering Designer III - Civil/Site Development

Colliers Engineering & Design; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off including parental and military leave

Employee referral and professional license bonuses

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an Engineering Designer III/Project Engineer to join its team in Atlanta, GA. The candidate will perform design tasks including grading and drainage designs for development projects, collaborating with staff engineers using AutoCAD.

Responsibilities include managing stormwater systems, conducting site investigations, and developing comprehensive design plans. A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and 4–7+ years of relevant experience is required.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, and a supportive culture for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 4–7+ years of residential and/or commercial civil land development experience.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
• Knowledge of local municipal, county, and state land use, planning, and zoning processes.

Responsibilities

• Review municipal zoning and land development ordinances.
• Conduct site investigation and due diligence.
• Prepare concept drawings based on client development objectives.
• Design stormwater management and conveyance systems.
• Perform pipe sizing calculations for stormwater systems.

Skills

Stormwater management

Hydraulics

Civil 3D

Grading design

Project engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an Engineering Designer III/Project Engineer to join its team in Atlanta, GA. The Engineering Designer III will utilize engineering skills to perform design tasks including grading and drainage designs associated with development projects. Work within AutoCAD alongside staff engineers to collaborate and successfully complete projects within established budgets, deadlines and agency regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review municipal zoning and land development ordinances and applicable agency regulations to determine land development limitations for the property.
• Conduct site investigation and due diligence, including review of ordinances, utility service research, outside agency regulations, and site visits to establish comprehensive development guidelines.
• Prepare concept drawings based on client development objectives and due diligence conclusions, including coordination with AutoCAD draftsmen.
• Lead the review and design of stormwater management and stormwater conveyance systems using AutoCAD Civil 3D and hydrology design software.
• Perform pipe sizing calculations for stormwater conveyance systems, including drainage area maps.
• Evaluate surface runoff coefficients, invert, slope, velocity, and hydraulic grade line using the Rational Method and Manning’s Equation.
• Apply knowledge of stormwater management design regulations.
• Design grading to achieve value engineering through earthwork analysis and ensure site safety with appropriate design slopes.
• Develop subdivision and site plan designs and layouts.
• Design utility systems including stormwater conveyance, sanitary sewer service, pump station, water, gas, and telephone services.
• Resolve vertical and horizontal utility conflicts that may exist.
• Design soil erosion and sediment control, including stability calculations, best management practices, swale design, spillway design, and construction sequencing.
• Prepare construction cost estimates based on site plan drawings for bonding and client purposes.
• Work independently and lead other engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 4–7+ years of residential and/or commercial civil land development experience.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
• Knowledge of local municipal, county, and state land use, planning, and zoning processes and regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in stormwater management, hydraulics, hydrological analysis, grading, and other site development related designs.
• Demonstrated Civil 3D skills with ability to design site layouts from concept through completion.
• Self‑starter capable of working independently and with team members.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for job‑related communications and instructions.

Benefits

Our compensation package includes: company‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short‑ and long‑term disability insurance; life insurance; company‑matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and a straight‑time policy for exempt employees to compensate for billable hours over 40 in a week.

Our culture provides resources and technology to support personal and professional growth, including reimbursement for education, free in‑house courses, mentorship, wellness, a women’s organization, and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.