Engineering Designer III - Land/Site Development

Colliers Engineering & Design; Charlotte (NC); 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

401(k) company match

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Engineering Designer III/Project Engineer to utilize engineering skills for design tasks in development projects. Collaborate with staff engineers and employ AutoCAD to complete projects within budgets, deadlines, and regulations.

The ideal candidate will have experience in municipal zoning, stormwater management design, and leading design teams. This role offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 4-7+ years of residential and/or commercial civil land development experience.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or PE preferred.
• Ability to work independently and lead other engineers.

Responsibilities

• Review municipal zoning and land development ordinances.
• Perform site investigation and prepare concept drawings.
• Lead design of stormwater management systems.

Skills

Stormwater management

Hydraulics

Grading design

Civil 3D proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydrology design software

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an Engineering Designer III/Project Engineer to join its team in Charlotte, NC. The Project Engineer 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. Join our Civil/Site team and build your career alongside the best our industry has to offer. Whether facilitating a large warehousing complex, all-star sporting arena, residential development, or planning a mixed‑use establishment in a downtown business district, joining Colliers Engineering & Design will accelerate YOUR success!

Responsibilities

• Review municipal zoning and land development ordinances and applicable agency regulations to determine land development limitations for the property.
• Site Investigation & Due Diligence includes the review of ordinances, utility service research, outside agency regulations and site visits to establish comprehensive development guidelines.
• Preparation of Concept Drawings based upon client’s development objectives and conclusions of due diligence. Involves preparation of concept plan, including coordination with AutoCAD draftsmen.
• Leadership role in the review and design of Stormwater Management & Stormwater Conveyance Systems including use of AutoCAD Civil 3D and Hydrology design software.
• Prepare pipe sizing calculations for stormwater conveyance systems including drainage area maps.
• Surface runoff coefficients, invert, slope, velocity & hydraulic grade line evaluation using the Rational Method & Manning’s Equation.
• Knowledge of stormwater management design regulations.
• Grading Design to ensure value engineering is achieved through earthwork analysis, and site safety is accomplished through the use of appropriate design slopes.
• Subdivision and site plan design and layout.
• Design of Utility Systems including stormwater conveyance, sanitary sewer service, pump station design, water, gas, telephone service, etc.
• Also involves determination and resolution of vertical and horizontal utility conflicts that may exist.
• Soil Erosion & Sediment Control Design including stability calculations, Best Management Practices, swale design, spillway design, and determination of construction sequence.
• Preparation of Construction Cost Estimates based upon site plan drawings as required for bonding and client purposes.
• Ability to work independently, as well as, lead other engineers.

Qualifications

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

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities. This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week. We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in‑house resource for hundreds of educational and self‑enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities. Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help Accelerate Your Success!