Site Civil and Green Infrastructure Designer

Overview

NV5 is a provider of professional and technical engineering, landscape architecture, and consulting solutions. Our employees are passionate about improving the quality of life for communities through planning and design. Only qualified candidates with a strong interest and enthusiasm for design of public realm spaces and who thrive in team environment should apply.

NV5's Philadelphia office is composed of growing team of a passionate and skilled team of civil engineers, landscape architects, urban designers, and planners. We are unique.  We design together in a multidisciplinary studio environment. We encourage collaboration, curiosity, and taking initiative. 

Our Philadelphia team seeks a civil engineering designer with 1-3 years of experience to assist with site-civil engineering and green infrastructure projects.  This position offers a terrific opportunity to grow in technical experience, support our team on numerous projects throughout the region, and work alongside other civil engineers and  landscape architects. Our project portfolio includes the new Delaware River Trail on the east side of Philadelphia, many public parks throughout the city and region, green stormwater projects throughout Philadelphia and the mid-Atlantic region, the Camden County LINK trail, Essex-Hudson Greenway, and many other exciting public projects within the region.

Responsibilities

The position will focus mainly on the design of public spaces, including parks, trails, and green stormwater infrastructure. The ideal candidate, however, should also have an interest and willingness to work on other private projects for higher education and sustainability focused development projects.  

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, assisting our engineering team with the following:  

• Assisting in site and stormwater planning, conceptual design studies, and writing of technical reports.
• Assisting in the progression of schematic level to final construction documentation design
• Assisting in the development of: design drawings, design calculations, construction cost estimating, writing construction specifications, design reports, and permit application packages
• The ideal candidate would will need to possess the necessary skills involving design drafting using AutoCAD Civil 3D and understanding the fundamentals of hydrology and hydraulics.

Qualifications

• EIT (preferred by not required)
• BS or MS in Civil Engineering
• 0-3 years of relevant design experience
• AutoCAD Civil 3D and H&H modeling preferred.
• Strong interest to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities

Our Philadelphia office is conveniently located in Center City Philadelphia, blocks away from City Hall and all SEPTA and PATCO rail lines.  Our employees are active volunteers in our communities, and we are proud to be selected as a “Bike-Phriendly" business by the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia. Many of our staff walk or bike to work, and our office is designed to accommodate these modes of commuting.

This is a full-time position. Salary is commensurate with experience. NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, inclusive of medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k), professional development/advancement opportunities and a generous, flexible time off policy designed to support the well-being of our staff. Our Philadelphia office operates on a four-day work week. Our office culture is inclusive, collaborative and supportive – you will find a group of caring, passionate people working to make the world a better place.

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NV5 offers a complete and competitive benefits package.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.