Civil Engineer -Transit Site​/Civil

Job Title:

Civil Engineer 5-Transit Site/Civil

TSO

Professional Engineer

Regular

• Under general direction, the Civil Engineer develops and oversees engineering designs ranging from basic to highly complex site/civil projects.
• Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing civil design packages involving site layout and land development, site grading and drainage, hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses, stormwater management systems, water distribution networks, sanitary and storm collection systems, storage tanks and impoundments, foundation design, and related site infrastructure. Work may also include design support for small single-story structures.
• The Civil Engineer reviews design documents to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company standards and best practices.
• The role may include performing on-site reviews and field assessments to confirm design feasibility and alignment with existing conditions.
• The engineer is responsible for updating design criteria as necessary to reflect project-specific or regulatory changes.
• The position collaborates closely with project managers and business development staff to support proposal development in response to client RFPs. This includes reviewing proposal content for compliance with technical standards and regulatory requirements.
• The engineer also participates in client meetings to discuss current and future project needs and may represent the firm at conferences and industry events to enhance visibility of services.
• Additional responsibilities include providing technical guidance, training, and mentorship to junior staff.
• The Civil Engineer may also supervise junior engineers and designers on project tasks and contributes to their professional growth within the discipline.
• Other duties may be assigned as required to support project and firm objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Experience producing complete PS&E / construction drawing packages, including:
  • Plan, profile, typical sections, details
• Utility coordination drawings
• Signing & striping, ADA ramp details, and staging plans
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, including:
  • Surfaces
  • corridors
  • alignments
  • pipe networks
  • grading objects
• Efficient model-based plan production and sheet set management
• Strong experience developing engineer's cost estimates (OPCC, PS&E level) and technical specifications
• Familiarity with state DOT and municipal design standards, with ability to quickly adapt to new agency criteria
• Experience supporting projects through design development, QA/QC, and agency review cycles
• Experience in site civil design, including:
  • Grading
  • drainage
  • stormwater management
  • utility layout
• Pavement design, curb and gutter, and earthwork calculations
• Advanced Civil 3D capabilities in:
  • Complex grading scenarios
  • Pipe networks and stormwater modeling coordination
  • Efficient corridor and surface management
• Experience developing site-specific construction details, erosion control plans, and stormwater BMPs
• Familiarity with TDOT, municipal, and utility provider standards for permitting and design
• Experience preparing bid-ready construction packages and responding to contractor questions during procurement

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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