What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site Civil Engineer position at United Consulting, Indianapolis, IN?
Description
Reports To: Department Manager
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
Registration: Professional Engineer (PE) license (State of Indiana required; Kentucky License is a plus)
Experience: Not less than 5–10 years of Civil Site Design experience
Duties:
- Develop engineering designs, including grading plans, utility layouts, stormwater management plans, and roadway geometry, for site plans.
- Prepare construction documents, plans, specifications, and engineering calculations.
- Conduct feasibility studies and prepare site assessments and conceptual layouts.
- Coordinate with office staff to provide timely cost estimates and quotes as necessary
- Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for site drainage and stormwater design.
- Evaluate site data to inform design decisions.
- Ensure designs comply with local, state, and federal regulations, zoning codes, environmental regulations, and permit requirements.
- Work closely with project managers, architects, planners, and other engineering disciplines throughout the project lifecycle.
- Coordinate with permitting agencies to obtain approvals and resolve technical issues.
- Provide technical support during construction, including reviewing submittals and responding to RFIs.
- Maintain accurate project documentation and contribute to design standards and process improvements.
- Conduct quality checks and ensure adherence to company and industry design standards.
Requirements
Skills:
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar civil design software.
- Strong understanding of grading, drainage, hydrology/hydraulics, utility design, and site permitting.
- Familiarity with local and regional land development regulations and permitting processes.
- Familiarity with local zoning codes, environmental regulations, and building codes
- Experience working directly with site developers and contractors
- Ability to adapt quickly to keep projects on schedule
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to manage fast-paced site production and meet deadlines.
- Maintain and grow a network of clientele
Physical Requirements:
- Hybrid and office-based work environment
- Occasional site visits and field evaluations as required.
- Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams across project phases.
Other Requirements:
- Experience with land development projects, including commercial, industrial, residential, and municipal sites.
- Experience in alternative funding and delivery methods, such as Build Operate Transfer (BOT)
- Knowledge of GIS tools and concepts.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Must be able to pass a Drug Screen