Civil Designer Engineer-in-Training (EIT) at DOWL in Reno, NV

Job description

• Description
• The Civil Designer 2 is responsible for performing moderately complex calculations and comprehensive design services for a variety of civil engineering and site development projects. The person in this position is expected to exercise a strong work ethic, demonstrate desire to learn new design concepts, apply judgement and discretion, and have excellent organizational and communication skills. A successful Civil Designer 2 demonstrates developing proficiency with drafting fundamentals and AutoCAD Civil 3D design software. Other duties include making site visits, coordinating with clients and approval agencies, preparing construction documents, estimating construction costs, and preparing written reports. This person is expected to work well with others, absorb and apply constructive criticism, and seek guidance from more experienced members of the team as necessary. This position works under the guidance of a licensed professional engineer.

Responsibilities

• To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Developing
• Market Sector Software (AutoCAD/C3D, HydroCAD, AutoTurn/Vehicle Tracking) - Developing
• Solid understanding of technical fundamentals
• Performs basic technical tasks with market sector with limited oversight
• Performs quality control of basic deliverables
• Eager to learn and expand skill set
• Team player who follows the direction of others, asks good questions, and retains information provided. Shares information with those less experienced.
• Identify design criteria
• Site layout and grading
• Utility plans and profiles
• Street plans and profiles
• Tentative plans
• Permitting exhibits
• Construction plans
• Traffic control plans
• Erosion control plans
• Quantity takeoffs
• Specifications
• Technical reports and memos
• Storm calculations
• ADA designs
• Offsite improvements designs
• Permit applications
• Construction details and notes
• Services during construction (RFI and submittal review, construction observation and inspection, and record drawings)
• Moderate understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. With guidance, predicts the level of effort for individual tasks and successfully deliver tasks within that level of effort. Monitors results on moderately complex projects.
• Local jurisdiction
• Local DOT
• PROWAG
• ASTM
• AWWA
• MUTCD
• DEQ
• Limited direct interaction, commonly in group settings. Responds to emails, attends meetings, and answers questions/comments with limited autonomy.
• Performs moderately complex technical work on projects for the assigned market sector. Operates with limited autonomy - work is supervised by more senior staff.
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Years of experience required: 2 years
• Years of experience required with advanced degree: 1 year
• EIT/EI required
• Driving is an essential job function or a valid driver’s license is required to support legitimate business purposes

Skills

Required

• Eager to learn and expand skill set
• Strong work ethic
• Desire to learn new design concepts
• Apply judgement and discretion
• Work well with others
• Absorb and apply constructive criticism