Civil Designer III

Position Summary

SeamonWhiteside is in search of an ambitious and talented professional to serve as a Civil Designer III in our growing Greenville CC office.

The Civil Designer III is a continued growth position with primary focus on further development of the fundamentals of civil design as well as SW design computer and general office standards. This role contributes and supports the engineering team in master planning engineering design and research for specific tasks on projects.

The Civil Designer III is expected to continue to further develop necessary drafting design and research skills to assist the engineers and project managers in the analysis of proposed and current projects. In addition the Civil Designer III will be expected to help foster the mentorship of other Civil Designers and Civil Engineering Interns. This position will continue to seek mentorship to better understand and analyze plan presentation reliability engineering design project scopes and delivery timelines.

About Us

Since the companys beginning in 1985 weve blended the disciplines of civil engineering and landscape architecture from concept to completion to create places of legacy and inspiration for our clients community and family. There is a big difference in how engineers and landscape architects visualize a project. At SW we approach every plan from both points of view working together to create a successfully integrated venture. In our world thats a good thing.

With the goal of being the best design firm in the region the SW leadership team continues to attract the brightest talent each with a unique expertise in one of the many facets of land design. SW has a diverse portfolio at a variety of scales in both the public and private sector including mixeduse commercial developments urban and suburban multifamily healthcare office high end resort and parks and recreation projects.

With over 200 employees and offices in Mount Pleasant Greenville Summerville and Spartanburg SC as well as Charlotte and Raleigh NC SW inspires employees to stand behind its tagline Elevating the site design experience. Company culture is at the core of who we are. SW offers a mentorship program and other professional growth opportunities. In addition company sponsored events such as golf tournaments sports teams and happy hours along with philanthropic endeavors provide opportunities throughout the year to lift morale and strengthen bonds between coworkers.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelors or Associates degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college/university preferred

Experience: 3 5 years experience in Civil Engineering

Key Responsibilities

• Review and comment on shop drawings and materials submittals on projects
• Review asbuilt of civil engineering systems provided by Surveyor
• Demonstrate consistent achievement of SW billable goals
• Consistently meet task deadlines related to projects
• Coordinate with outside consultants involved in the project (Surveyors Traffic Consultants Architects Geotechnical Engineers MEP Engineers Wetland Consultants etc.)
• Efficiently prepare CAD base sheet drawings from drawing files provided by Surveyor
• Perform QA/QC reviews on work and better understand civil and landscape drawings
• Prepare or direct civil plan sheets sets for construction drawings with emphasis of proper plan presentation
• Effectively address redline comments provided by agencies and senior engineering staff
• Perform complete quantity takeoffs and cost estimates of designs
• Assist Engineers and Project Managers in the analysis of proposed and current projects
• Prepare civil design drawings under the direction of senior engineering staff with minimal guidance of production effort
• Perform hydraulic system calculations pipe design calculations and engineering reports (drainage report water calc reports and project narratives)
• Prepare comment response letter for agency resubmittals
• Attend preconstruction meetings and site visits with senior CA personnel.
• Work to expand experience in witnessing installation testing and inspections of site infrastructure systems (sewer/water system testing proof rolls SWPP inspections etc.).
• Review and comment on shop drawings and materials submittals on projects.
• Perform construction observations & field reports with ability to tackle more complex projects

Desired Skills

• Engineering in Training (EIT) preferred
• Experience with drafting using AutoCAD
• Experience in Microsoft Excel email software and calendar applications
• Demonstrate consistent achievement of SW billable goals
• Consistently meet task deadlines related to projects
• Understanding of SW file management and project organization.
• Ability to coordinate with outside consultants involved in the Project Surveyors Traffic Consultants Architects Geotechnical Engineers MEP Engineers Wetland Consultants etc.
• Recognize important municipal and government agency officials as stakeholders in a project
• Basic knowledge of necessary permitting processes for projects across multiple different jurisdictions
• Ability to mentor fellow Civil Designers Technicians and Interns
• Ability to manage multiple project tasks
• A strong desire for continuous professional and personal development and improvement
• Ability to work independently to effectively manage time and work in a team environment
• Working knowledge of design software (ICPR WaterCAD Civil 3D SEDCAD HECRAS Hydraflow Express Storm Sewers Microstation Geopak InRoads IDEAL model).
• Working knowledge of agency regulations and design standards for specific projects across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ability to selfperform QA/QC reviews on work and better understand civil and landscape drawings

Other Skills/Abilities

• Excellent written verbal and graphic communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels
• Ability to be both creative and analytical
• Positive solutionoriented attitude
• Detailoriented and accurate
• Ability to work in a team environment

SW Benefits

• Flexible schedule (Work/Life Balance)
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• 100% Company paid Dental STD LTD and Term Life Insurance
• Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical Vision Voluntary Term Life Accidental Critical Illness Allstate Term to 100 Life Insurance and Nationwide Pet Insurance.
• 401K with employer match
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/ Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Wellness Program

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SeamonWhiteside is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status.