Siting and Civil/Environmental Designer/EIT

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Siting and Civil/Environmental Designer in Charlotte, NC! This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects in power and environmental design. You'll assist with site selection, environmental permitting, and utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to create concept drawings. Ideal candidates are self-starters with strong communication skills and a passion for collaboration. Embrace a culture of inclusivity and empowerment while making a meaningful impact in the field of environmental engineering. If you're ready to tackle the world's greatest challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or closely related field required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site selection and environmental permitting for various projects.
• Create preliminary concept drawings with minimal supervision.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Siting and Civil/Environmental Designer/EIT - ( 180251 )

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

HDR is currently seeking a qualified candidate to assist with site selection, environmental permitting, and AutoCAD Civil 3D support. The position is to be filled in Charlotte, NC. The selected candidate will support a variety of projects including power, renewables, environmental permitting, and design concepts. The candidate is expected to be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The candidate will also need to be familiar with general civil engineering concepts such as topographic design, land development standards, along with state and municipal review processes. The ideal candidate will be interested in working on a variety of projects and be able to coordinate between multiple groups and have excellent communication skills. In addition, the candidate is expected to be familiar with AutoCAD Civil 3D and be able to create preliminary concept drawings with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering in Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain. Candidates hired without their EIT certification will have the title of Designer.
• Able to work efficiently in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of a task
• Ability and interest to work on various types of projects and perform multiple roles depending upon the project need
• Ability to travel to project sites
• Strong conceptual, organization, problem solving and research abilities
• Ability to work outside on uneven terrain under variable weather conditions
• Land development background
• Experience creating erosion control plans
• Experience with environmental permitting
• Experience in developing standards for client needs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or closely related Engineering field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust, and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

United States-North Carolina-Charlotte

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Environmental Sci and Planning

Job Posting

Jan 8, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.