Senior Civil Site Designer: Lead Layout & Drainage (Hybrid)

Benesch; Franklin (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship programs

Hybrid work schedule

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee assistance

Job summary

Benesch is seeking a Senior Civil Site Designer to join the Civil Site and Land Development team in Franklin or Nashville, TN. You will lead design for civil site and land development projects, collaborating with engineers, PMs, clients, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality results.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of civil site design, advanced AutoCAD Civil 3D skills, and strong communication and organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive civil site design experience, preferably within a consulting engineering environment.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles, applicable codes, standards, and permitting requirements.
• Experience preparing and reviewing civil construction documents, plans, profiles, details, and technical documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage design assignments and deliver high-quality work within established schedules and budgets.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Progress toward Professional Engineering licensure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and production of civil site and land development plans for a variety of projects.
• Perform and oversee site layout, grading, drainage, stormwater management, utility design, erosion control, and related civil design activities.
• Develop detailed design plans, profiles, details, specifications, technical documentation, calculations, and construction documents.
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop, analyze, and produce high-quality civil design plans and project deliverables.
• Review design plans and deliverables for technical accuracy, completeness, quality, and compliance with applicable standards and requirements.
• Identify design challenges and develop practical, cost-effective solutions that support project schedules, budgets, and client needs.
• Coordinate civil design efforts with project managers, engineers, surveyors, architects, landscape architects, contractors, and other disciplines.
• Participate in project meetings, client coordination, site visits, and construction-related activities as needed.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Strong communication

Strong organization

multitask management

Mentorship

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Benesch is seeking a Senior Civil Site Designer to join the Civil Site and Land Development team in Franklin or Nashville, TN. You will lead design for civil site and land development projects, collaborating with engineers, PMs, clients, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality results.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of civil site design, advanced AutoCAD Civil 3D skills, and strong communication and organizational abilities.