Senior Civil Designer

Pennoni; Milton (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni is hiring a Senior Designer for our Milton, DE office. The role focuses on Site/Civil projects, performing critical design and drafting tasks, and supporting field activities as needed. You will contribute to grading, utilities, SWM/E&S plans, and prepare detailed site exhibits.

Qualified candidates bring 5+ years in civil design/drafting, with AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency and a strong math/communication skill set. A driver’s license and readiness for field work are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil design/drafting experience.
• Field work may be required; valid driver's license.
• Experience with land development projects a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform CAD Drafting using survey field data.
• Prepare Site/Civil drawings including grading, utility, and SWM/E&S plans.
• Create site/civil details & exhibits.
• Provide office support including area, slope, and volume computations.
• Ensure scheduling and productivity objectives are met; mentor staff.

Skills

CAD Drafting

Teamwork

Communication

Math Proficiency

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree (preferred)

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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