We create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure design services that fit the needs of our clients. Join our New Haven team and get involved with transformative projects that help us keep communities connected. 

Your Opportunity 

The role of a Civil Designer is to work as a team member on small and large projects under the guidance of a Senior Engineer. The Civil Designer will work under close supervision of a Senior Engineer to develop skills in evaluating, selecting, specifying, and designing civil engineering components for our growing project backlog. A Civil Designer will perform a variety of tasks which may include assisting with the plans and designs of various infrastructure projects throughout the Northeast.

Your Key Responsibilities  Use knowledge of the general concepts of relevant civil engineering elements including the design of roadways, drainage, grading, water and sewer and land development projects.  Assist team in preparing drawings and reports; conduct basic calculations and perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.   Assist team in preparing construction contract documents, project proposals, change orders, plans and reports   Attend and assist in client/contractor/stakeholder meetings to gain a better understanding of client’s goals  Perform field work as directed by a senior engineer/designer  Monitors own work to ensure keeping on set schedule   Utilize relevant software programs to prepare exhibits and complex working drawings; continue to develop skills using software programs for design and/or drafting  Assists with engineering duties on projects of various complexity  Your Capabilities and Credentials  General understanding of general concepts of relevant areas of civil design  Experience in AutoCAD (Civil 3D preferred) and/or MicroStation   EIT (or pending) preferred (not required)  Excellent oral, written and graphic communication skills  Ability to work in a faced paced environment   Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgement, creativity, and innovation  Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting, engage in creative and critical thought, and effectively communicate concepts and ideas to others  Takes initiative on tasks and coordinates with other members of the design team  Ability to create and interpret sketches, drawings, and various elements  Education and Experience  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related field. Minimum of 0-2 years of experience. Co-op/Internship experience preferred.  
Position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some field work.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. 
 
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