What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Designer position at Warehaus?
Role Description
Warehaus is seeking a Civil Designer to support site design and land development projects across commercial, residential, industrial, institutional, and municipal markets. This role focuses on producing high-quality plans and design documents using Civil 3D while working closely with project engineers and project managers. As part of our collaborative civil engineering team, you’ll gain hands-on experience in grading, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, and permitting. The ideal candidate enjoys problem-solving, working as part of a team, and contributing to meaningful projects in Central Pennsylvania and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Review and interpret municipal ordinances, zoning codes, and development regulations; prepare ordinance summaries as needed
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, land surveys, topographic maps, and architectural plans to support site design
- Design site elements and prepare related calculations, including:
- Vehicular access and circulation
- Parking lot layouts
- Site grading
- Utility layouts (water, sewer, storm)
- Stormwater management facilities
- Prepare detailed subdivision and land development plans, including:
- Erosion & Sediment Control (E&S) plans
- Post-Construction Stormwater Management (PCSM) plans
- General NPDES permit documentation
- Highway Occupancy Permit (HOP) plans
- Follow Warehaus’ drafting standards, file management protocols, and CAD asset management practices
- Maintain accurate design files, plan sets, and documentation throughout all phases of the project
- Coordinate with subconsultants, regulatory agencies, and internal project teams
- Assist with project closeout, including record drawings and final documentation
- Manage portions of design tasks within established budgets, timelines, and project scopes
Qualifications
- 3 years of experience preparing land development plans for commercial, residential, industrial, or institutional projects
- Strong knowledge of stormwater management regulations, E&S requirements, and local permitting processes
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (grading, surfaces, alignments, plan production)
- Experience coordinating with municipalities, regulatory agencies, or reviewing bodies
- Solid understanding of the land development process, from concept through permitting
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field preferred, but not required
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team