Senior Civil Designer

Pennoni; Milton (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni is seeking a Senior Designer to join our Milton, DE office on a full-time basis. You will contribute primarily to Site/Civil projects, performing critical design and drafting functions to support grading, utilities, and SWM/E&S plans.

The role requires strong CAD drafting skills, 5+ years in civil design, and the ability to work in the field and mentor teammates. Join a collaborative, growth-focused engineering firm with a strong local footprint.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 5+ years of professional civil design/drafting experience.
• Valid Driver's License and willingness to work in the field as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform CAD Drafting using survey field data.
• Prepare Site/Civil drawings including grading, utilities, and SWM/E&S plans.
• Create site/civil details and exhibits for projects.
• Provide office support, including area, slope, and volume computations.
• Ensure scheduling and productivity objectives are achieved.
• Perform field work as needed and assist Surveyors in the field.
• Mentor other staff and support project teams.
• Take on additional duties as needed.

Skills

CAD Drafting

Site/Civil design

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Field work

Mentorship

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

CADD tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pennoni is hiring! In particular, we are looking for a Senior Designer to join our team on a full-time, direct basis at our office in Milton, DE. This person will be expected to contribute primarily to our Site/Civil projects by performing critical design & drafting functions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform CAD Drafting while utilizing survey field data.
• Prepare Site/Civil drawings including grading, utility, and SWM / E&S plans.
• Prepare various forms of site/civil details & exhibits.
• Provide office support; this includes performing area, slope, and volume computations.
• Ensure scheduling and productivity objectives are achieved.
• Perform field work on an as-needed basis; this includes observing construction and assisting Surveyors.
• Provide mentorship to other staff members, as needed.
• Additional duties may be assigned, as needed.

Basic Requirements

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• 5+ years of professional experience working in Civil Design and/or Civil Drafting.
• This person may be expected to work in the field, as-needed, so they will be required to possess a Valid Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Civil Engineering, Design Technology, or a related technical field of study is a plus!
• Experience working on a variety of Land Development projects; experience with both greenfield and brownfield projects is a plus!
• Proficiency with engineering / CADD tools; experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D is strongly-preferred!
• Proficiency on standard Microsoft Office software applications.
• Proven ability to utilize technical mathematics.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to work in a self-motivated manner while effectively multi-tasking and prioritizing multiple assignments.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written); proven active-listening skills is a plus!

Why Pennoni?

At Pennoni, we're not just another multi-disciplinary engineering firm; we're a vibrant team of innovators shaping the future! Founded more than five decades ago, Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm where individuality sparks innovation and growth. We're all about helping you build your career while fostering a great workplace culture - here, you'll work with supportive, talented teammates and find pride in your contributions. Join us to be part of a team that values your unique skills and drives excellence in every project!

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