Land Development Project Designer

ESP Associates, Inc.; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

PTO & 9 Paid Holidays

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

McClelland Consulting Engineers, LLC, an ESP Company, is seeking a Land Development Project Designer in Fort Smith, AR to design site development projects and create construction documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D. The role supports engineers and landscape architects and coordinates with the project team to meet timelines.

You will review plans, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with zoning, geotechnical data and codes while collaborating with clients and staff on project approvals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degreed in civil engineering or landscape architecture.
• Minimum 2+ years of civil engineering design experience.
• Knowledge of regulations, policies and procedures.
• Strong site planning and land development understanding.
• Familiar with engineering and landscape architecture practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop construction documents for site development using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Coordinate with project team to meet schedule and budget.
• Review plan comments from QC and city reviews.
• Assist engineers, landscape architects, and project managers with specs.
• Prepare communications, applications and reports.
• Review zoning, geotechnical, and codes for compliance.
• Work with stakeholders to identify development opportunities and assist in meetings and submittals.
• Prepare for, attend or lead client meetings.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Problem solving

Creativity

Initiative

Independent judgment

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

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Land Development Project Designer

FAY ENGINEERING/SURVEY Regular Full-Time Fort Smith, AR, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 5813

McClelland Consulting Engineers (MCE) is seeking a project designer to design or assist 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. The Project Designer must also have knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the fields of civil engineering and landscape architecture.

Great work is built on great people. For more than 60 years, McClelland Consulting Engineers, LLC, an ESP Company, has been serving clients across the region with a commitment to quality, integrity, and personalized service. As our firm continues to grow, so does our team of talented professionals across a wide range of disciplines.

Our culture is about more than what we accomplish professionally. We believe a strong workplace is one where people have opportunities to connect beyond the day-to-day. From summer cookouts and office competitions to annual mini-golf tournaments and community volunteer events, our teams make time to build relationships, have fun, and give back.

Join a team where you can build your career and find your people.

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
• 2+ years of qualifying civil engineering design experience.
• 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