Land Development Project Designer

ESP Associates, Inc.; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

PTO & 9 holidays

Health, Vision & Dental insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance & AD&D

Flexible Spending Account

HSA Savings Account

Additional Optional Insurances

Job summary

McClelland Consulting Engineers (MCE), an ESP Company, seeks a Project Designer to help design land development projects and related site work. The role requires knowledge of civil engineering and landscape architecture concepts and the ability to work with project teams.

Responsibilities include developing site construction documents, coordinating with teams, and ensuring compliance with codes and reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Landscape Architecture is required.
• At least 2+ years of qualifying civil engineering design experience.
• Knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to site development.
• Strong understanding of site planning and land development.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, initiative and creativity.
• Excellent communication, writing, technical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop construction documents for site development using AutoCAD Civil 3D; plans include grading, drainage, utilities, and details.
• Coordinate with project team to deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Respond to plan review comments from internal QC and city reviews.
• Assist Project Engineer, Landscape Architects, and Project Managers with technical specs.
• Prepare written communications, applications, and reports.
• Review zoning codes, geotechnical reports, and state/federal codes for compliance.
• Work with PMs and staff to identify opportunities and constraints for sites and prepare revisions for approvals.
• Prepare for, attend, and may lead meetings with clients and internal teams.

Skills

Strong communication

Initiative

Creativity

Time management

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

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
• 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