Retaining-Wall Civil Design Engineer (Field-Ready)

Top Echelon Software, LLC.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC seeks a hands-on Civil Design Engineer to support segmental block retaining-wall projects in Raleigh, NC from early design through permitting, construction, and closeout.

This role suits civil, geotechnical, or structural engineers who translate calculations and drawings into field-ready, code-compliant solutions while coordinating with clients, contractors, and licensed partners to ensure constructability and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, geotechnical, or structural engineering.
• Experience with retaining walls, earth-retention systems, or related design.
• Ability to interpret calculations, drawings, reports and site plans.
• Knowledge of building codes, permitting, and construction practices.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or Civil 3D and standard tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to travel regionally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review calculations, plans, details, specs for segmental block walls.
• Evaluate drawings, geotechnical reports, site constraints.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, engineers, and inspectors.
• Support permitting, revisions, RFIs, substitutions, and value-engineering reviews.
• Visit sites to review conditions and document conformance with plans.
• Maintain design files and revision records.

Skills

Retaining walls design

Geotechnical design

Project coordination

Field observation

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/geotechnical/structural engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC seeks a hands-on Civil Design Engineer to support segmental block retaining-wall projects in Raleigh, NC from early design through permitting, construction, and closeout.

This role suits civil, geotechnical, or structural engineers who translate calculations and drawings into field-ready, code-compliant solutions while coordinating with clients, contractors, and licensed partners to ensure constructability and quality.