Responsibilities
- Review of municipal zoning and land development ordinances and applicable agency regulations to determine land development limitations for the property.
- Site Investigation & Due Diligence includes the review of ordinances, utility service research, outside agency regulations and site visits to establish comprehensive development guidelines.
- Preparation of Concept Drawings based upon client’s development objectives and conclusions of due diligence. Involves preparation of concept plan, including coordination with AutoCAD draftsmen.
- Leadership role in the review and design of Stormwater Management & Stormwater Conveyance Systems including use of AutoCAD Civil 3D and Hydrology design software.
- Skills should include preparation of pipe sizing calculations for stormwater conveyance systems including drainage area maps.
- Surface runoff coefficients, invert, slope, velocity & hydraulic grade line evaluation using the Rational Method & Manning’s Equation.
- Knowledge of stormwater management design regulations should include County, SCD and governing municipality.
- Grading Design to ensure value engineering is achieved through earthwork analysis, and site safety is accomplished through the use of appropriate design slopes.
- Subdivision and site plan design and layout.
- Design of Utility Systems including stormwater conveyance, sanitary sewer service, pump station design, water, gas, telephone service, etc.
- Also involves determination and resolution of vertical and horizontal utility conflicts that may exist.
- Soil Erosion & Sediment Control Design including stability calculations, Best Management Practices, swale design, spillway design, and determination of construction sequence.
- Preparation of Construction Cost Estimates based upon site plan drawings as required for bonding and client purposes.
- Ability to work independently, as well as, lead other engineers in a team environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
- 4-8 years of residential and/or commercial civil land development work experience.
- PE/EIT preferred.
- Knowledge of the local municipal, county and state land use, planning and zoning processes and regulations.
- Excellent verbal and written and communication skills.
- Proficiency in technical skills in stormwater management, hydraulics, hydrological analysis, grading and other site development related designs
- Demonstrated Civil 3D skills with the ability to design site layouts concept through completion
- Self-starter who can work independently and with team members.
- Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.