Site/Civil Engineer

Cobalt Recruitment; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobalt Recruitment seeks a Site/Civil Staff Engineer to perform permitting, planning, and design for site/civil land development projects. The role focuses on AutoCAD drawings, calculations, reports, and field inspections from our headquarters in New Jersey.

The ideal candidate has a B.S. in Civil Engineering with at least 2 years in stormwater/site development design and permitting, plus proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D. MS preferred. Must have a valid license and be able to work in-person.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering.
• Experience with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Minimum 2 years of stormwater and site development design and permitting experience.
• Familiar with local ordinance codes and state stormwater management design manuals.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Driver's license and reliable transportation; willing to undergo background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist in permitting, planning and design of site/civil land development projects.
• Prepare AutoCAD drawings, engineering calculations, reports and technical specifications.
• Perform periodic construction site inspections and SWPPP inspections.
• Support site design tasks: permit acquisition, land development planning, stormwater, utility, roadway design.
• Coordinate with Engineers and Surveyors on multi-discipline teams.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Stormwater design

Team collaboration

Time management

Client communication

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

M.S. preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Site/Civil Staff Engineer

Role

We are seeking a driven, career-minded individual to fill the Site/Civil Staff Engineer position.

The successful Site/Civil Staff Engineer candidate will perform and assist in the permitting, planning, and design of site/civil engineering and land development projects. Duties will include assisting in the preparation of project deliverables: AutoCAD drawings, engineering calculations, reports and technical specifications, and performing periodic construction site inspections. Site design tasks will include Permit Acquisition, Land Development Planning & Design, Stormwater Management, Grading and Drainage Design, Utility Design, Construction Administration & Inspection and other civil engineering design components. Site inspection tasks will include periodic contract conformance inspections, SWPPP inspections, and existing site conditions assessments.

This position requires in-person work primarily out of the headquarters office.

Salary range:

$65,000 - $85,000

Requirements

• Assisting in the preparation of project deliverables (AutoCAD drawings, engineering calculations, reports and technical specifications, and performing periodic construction site inspections)
• Site Design Tasks (Permit Acquisition, Land Development Planning & Design, Stormwater Management, Utility Design, Roadway Design, Construction Administration & Inspection)
• Site Inspection Tasks (Periodic Contract Conformance Inspections, SWPPP Inspections, and Existing Site Conditions Assessments)
• Other duties as assigned

Experience

• B.S. in Civil Engineering
• Experience with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Minimum 2 years of relevant stormwater and site development design and construction, as well as permitting experience
• Familiar with local ordinance codes and state stormwater management design manuals
• Familiar with municipal permitting solutions
• Ability to work with other Engineers and Surveyors on multi-discipline teams
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively, including planning, scheduling, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to detail (for oneself and their team)
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, project team, and contractors
• Excellent written and verbal communication as well as strong design skills
• Motivated and excited to grow with a medium-sized firm, with the potential to advance with the company
• Driver's license and reliable means of transportation (required)
• Must undergo a background check (required)

Preferences

• M.S. preferred, but not required

Physical Requirements

• Continually required to stand, walk, and sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Continually required to utilize visual acuity to operate office equipment
• Occasionally required to bend, stoop, and kneel
• Occasionally required to lift and carry items less than 25 pounds