Land Development Project Designer

ESP Associates, Inc.; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off and holidays

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

HSA savings

Additional optional insurances

Job summary

McClelland Consulting Engineers (MCE), an ESP Company, is a regional engineering firm seeking a Project Designer to contribute to land development projects including site design for buildings, trails, and drainage.

You will work with civil engineers and landscape architects to produce construction documents and ensure design compliance with codes and project schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or landscape architecture.
• Knowledge of site planning and land development.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Develop construction documents for site development using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Coordinate with project team to meet deadlines and budget.
• Review plan comments from internal QC and city reviews.
• Assist project engineers and landscape architects with technical specs.
• Prepare written communications, applications, and reports.
• Ensure project compliance with codes and regulations.
• Lead meetings with clients as needed.

Skills

Project design

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Initiative

Creativity

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

McClelland Consulting Engineers (MCE), an ESP Company, is a regional, multidisciplined engineering consulting firm with more than 160 employees throughout four offices in Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, and Rogers. We are focused on providing exceptional customer service by committing our time, energy and professionalism to complete projects that enhance the quality of life, improve infrastructure and offer positive economic impacts to improve the communities where we serve, live and work.

Summary

Project Designer (PD) designs or assists in the design of construction projects dealing with Land Development projects such as, site design for new buildings, recreational facilities, trails, drainage, and other site related projects. A Project Designer must also have knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the fields of civil engineering and landscape architecture.

Responsibilities

• Develop construction documents for site development projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D. Construction documents sets include site plan, grading and drainage, utility, erosion control, plan sheets and applicable details
• Coordinate with the project team to develop and complete projects on time and on budget
• Complete plan review comments from internal quality control process and from the city review process
• Assist the Project Engineer and Landscape Architects, and Project Managers in completing technical specifications
• Prepare written communications, applications, and reports
• Review and implement municipal zoning ordinances, geotechnical reports, as well as state and federal codes to ensure project compliance
• Work in partnership with Project Managers and staff to identify opportunities and constraints for development sites, assist in municipal meetings and submittals, and complete plan revisions as needed to obtain project approval
• Prepare for, attend and may lead meetings with internal and external clients

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Landscape Architecture
• Knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures
• Thorough understanding of site planning and land development
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of engineering and landscape architecture
• Exercising independent judgment
• Initiative
• Creativity
• Problem Solving and Critical Thinking skills
• Time Management and Planning
• Strong communication, writing, technical and analytical skills
• Microsoft Office
• Candidates must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

Preferred

• Internship in Civil Engineering or Landscape Architecture

Travel

• Most travel is limited to short or day trips to visit jobsites, meet clients, etc. Overnight trips are not generally required.

MCE offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews.
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility at beginning of the quarter following 3 months’ employment)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 9 Paid Holidays
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (MCE self-insured)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
• Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account & Limited Flexible Spending Account
• HSA Savings Account
• Additional Optional Insurances Available