What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Engineer position at Haler Consulting?
Job Summary
We are looking for a detailed-oriented Design Engineer to join our civil land development team. In this role, you will engineer and design comprehensive site plans—including site layouts, grading, drainage systems, and utility connections—to support commercial, residential, and municipal project development. You will work closely with project managers, CAD technicians, and municipal review boards to turn land development concepts into fully permitted construction drawings.
Key Responsibilities
- Site Plan Engineering: Civil design for site layouts, pavement sections, vehicular access, and parking configurations.
- Grading & Earthwork: Create detailed grading plans to optimize site topography, establish pad elevations, and balance earthwork volumes.
- Stormwater & Drainage Design: Engineer hydrology and hydraulic models for site drainage, stormwater management facilities (detention/retention basins), and erosion control measures.
- Utility & Infrastructure Design: Plan site utilities, including sanitary sewer extensions, water main distributions, and underground infrastructure.
- Permitting & Compliance: Prepare engineering calculation packages, reports, and plan sets for submittal to local municipalities, state agencies, and utility companies.
- Drafting & Modeling: Utilize CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D) to construct detailed 3D site surfaces, profiles, and construction drawing sets.
Qualifications
- Experience: 2–5 years of experience in civil site design and land development.
- Software Proficiency: Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, along with hydrology/hydraulic modeling software (e.g., HydroCAD, StormCAD, HEC-RAS).
- Skills: Solid knowledge of local municipal zoning codes, stormwater management regulations, and construction standards; strong technical writing and problem-solving abilities.
From planning to execution, we provide professional engineering services that ensure efficiency, compliance, and long-term value. Partner with us for results you can trust.
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