Senior Civil Designer

Pennoni; Milton (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni is hiring a Senior Designer for our Milton, DE office. This full-time position focuses on Site/Civil projects, performing critical design and drafting tasks to support grading, utilities, SWM/E&S plans, and related exhibits.

The role includes field work as needed, mentoring staff, and contributing to project scheduling and productivity. Strong CAD/Civil 3D skills and a background in civil design are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 5+ years of professional experience in Civil Design/Drafting.
• Associate's degree in Civil Engineering or related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform CAD drafting using survey field data.
• Prepare site/civil drawings including grading, utility, SWM/E&S plans.
• Create site/civil details and exhibits.
• Provide office support including area, slope, and volume computations.
• Ensure scheduling and productivity objectives are met.
• Perform field work as needed; assist Surveyors.

Skills

Civil design

CAD drafting

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Site development

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree in Civil Engineering/Design Tech

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

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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