Civil Design Engineer

LDC, Inc.

Civil Design Engineer

Job Description and Profile

Introduction

Over the past 23 years, LDC has been recognized by clients and the broader community for the quality of our work. LDC was founded with one core value in mind: “Service Above the Standard” and has held to these high expectations from the start. We have grown significantly, survived the recession through innovation, and most importantly, provided exceptional results for our clients. LDC is proud of its history that has made it a premier engineering consulting resource to the Pacific Northwest and beyond, and the strong foundation that history provides for our future.  We take pride in our commitment to high standards, quality deliverables, and comprehensive services which span from early feasibility through final construction.

Compensation and Benefits

LDC is committed to the personal and individual health and well-being of our employees. LDC offers competitive pay and a complete benefits package to all eligible employees and their dependents. Benefits include generous vacation, sick leave, eight paid holidays per year, competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, life, disability, and family leave, bereavement leave, 401(k) with employer match, life insurance, professional development, and career advancement, bonus, and incentive compensation. At LDC you can expect to find an excellent collaborative culture that is welcoming to all diverse backgrounds.

LDC is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors.

Job Description and Profile

The Civil Design Engineer is a professional position representing expertise in several facets of engineering practice. This position is a technical lead for projects which may include advanced and complex engineering analysis, design, and construction elements. This role often works with other professionals and technical specialists within a project team. The Civil Design Engineer is typically directed by a higher-level client or project leader (project manager) and provides technical leadership and administrative sub-leadership for assigned projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

Technical

• Site grading.
• Road design.
• Stormwater conveyance, quantity, and quality modeling.
• Sewer conveyance system design.
• Water conveyance system design.
• TESC system design.
• Land entitlement and site layout.
• Specification preparation.
• Engineer’s estimates.
• Other civil-related design elements.

• Occasionally visit job sites to monitor job progress and ensure compliance with plans, specifications, construction, and safety standards.

Management

• Project scheduling.
• Work with the technical team to ensure budgets are met.
• Involvement in at least one professional or technical association(s).

Skills and Specifications

• Ability to work with engineering staff on all levels and interact and meet with jurisdictional staff and technical staff.
• Solution-oriented problem-solving abilities.
• Staying current on all civil-related codes and design requirements.
• Accuracy and quality are paramount.
• Proficient in the use of Civil 3D and Bluebeam software for civil engineering design.

Attributes      

• Possess the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• High-level proficiency in computer software program-related activities.
• Self-motivated, hardworking, highly ethical, and dependable employee.
• Possess excellent rapport with management and co-workers, positive can-do attitude, excellent customer service, marketing, and people skills.
• Has the ability to manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented, organized, multi-tasking, and good follow-through skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Excellent stress management and time management skills.
• Ability to work discreetly with sensitive and confidential information.
• Willing to contribute and pitch in, wherever there is a need within LDC, without being specifically asked to do so.

Education, Experience, Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering.
• 3-7 years civil engineering design/engineering experience.
• Experience in site development.
• EIT certificate required.

Physical Considerations

• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a personal computer, printer, copier, telephone and calculator.
• Ability to perform repetitive, fine hand and arm movements.
• Work activities involve the combination of sitting for longer periods and intermittent standing/walking.

*Please note: LDC, Inc. does not hire candidates without an in-person interview. If you receive an employment offer without an interview, this is not a legitimate offer. 

Salary : $75,000 - $95,000