Entry Level Civil/Site Engineer

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; Allentown, Northern (Lehigh County, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Civil/Site E.I.T. to join our Allentown, PA team. You will work on land development projects, performing calculations, creating drawings, and applying regulations under senior supervision.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineers, field inspections, and site design from concept to completion using Civil 3D. A Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and EIT consideration are preferred, with opportunities for growth in a supportive, professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 0-2 years of experience.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification preferred.
• Knowledge of PA land use processes and regulations.
• Proficiency in stormwater management, hydraulics, hydrological analysis, grading and site development designs.
• Civil 3D skills to design site layouts from concept through completion.
• Ability to interact with coworkers, clients and regulatory agencies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with analytical and judgment capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• English literacy for job-related communications.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and create estimates.
• Develop drawings by modifying or replicating prior projects and applying changes from redlines.
• Ensure designs meet company and client standards.
• Perform QA/QC by verifying methodology and calculations.
• Interpret drawings from multiple disciplines and respond to RFIs.
• Conduct field inspections, surveys, measurements and documentation.
• Research and apply code provisions to design.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on project designs.
• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D daily.
• Document design options and findings for the project manager.
• Evaluate and apply standard engineering techniques with sound judgment.
• Assist project engineers and leaders in design creation.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Civil/Site E.I.T. to join our team in Allentown, PA!

A Civil/Site Engineering Designer is a key member of the Civil/Site design team. An Engineering Designer is responsible for various technical aspects of land development projects including, but not limited to: site feasibility and conceptual planning, detailed grading, drainage designs and profiles, stormwater management, designing Erosion & Sedimentation Pollution Control (E&SPC) Best Management Practices (BMPs), and other regulatory items. Our Engineering Designers (Civil E.I.T.'s) work within AutoCAD Civil 3D as well as other engineering software alongside the other design team members to successfully complete projects within established budgets and deadlines.

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

• 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 senior 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 Project Engineers and leaders as needed in the creation of designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 0-2 years of experience.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of local city, county and state land use processes and regulations (PA).
• 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.
• Ability to interact well with coworkers, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities.
• Ability to work independently, as well as, in a team environment.
• 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; Womens Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.