What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineer position at SmithGroup?
SmithGroup is an award-winning, multinational integrated design firm with a team of 1,300 experts across 19 offices in the U.S. and China. We employ research, data, advanced technologies and design thinking to help clients solve their greatest challenges. Our specialistsdevelop beautiful, sustainable, future-focused solutions for healthcare providers, science and technology organizations, higher education and cultural institutions, urban environments, diverse workplaces, mixed-use and waterfront developments, and parks and open spaces. We are deeply committed to our promise to Design a Better Future - for our clients, communities and employees. Are you ready to help us get there?
The Milwaukeeoffice of SmithGroupis looking for aCivil Engineerto join our team.
Working with us, you will:
- Serve as the project civil engineer ensuring that the technical aspects of the project meet the quality expectations while complementing the design intent.
- Collaborate with other civil engineers, site design professionals and permitting specialists as well as architects, building engineers, and planners.
- Produce civil engineering designs for site development or redevelopment of educational, medical, research, commercial and public facilities.
- Prepare civil engineering designs, including project plan and specification production, utility system layout and analysis, site grading, erosion control plans and other site related features.
- Provide guidance and mentor junior civil engineering staff.
- Perform site reviews, construction site visits, and assist with Construction Administration.
- Coordinate with clients, sub-consultants, contractors, and government and regulatory agencies regarding engineering, permitting and site development issues.
An ideal candidate has:
- A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years of design experience working as a Civil Engineer.
- Professional Registration preferred or can become registered.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D programs; stormwater modeling experience a plus.
- Ability to multi-task under rigid deadlines.
- Expertise in sustainable design and green infrastructure preferred. ENV SP or LEED AP a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills,and excel in the ability to work with clients and colleagues at all levels.
SmithGroup offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package, including 401(k) and wellbeing resources. We promote a healthy work/life balance for our staff which includes an alternative work schedule that provides employees with an additional 15 days off per year (usually Fridays), as well as hybrid options that give our team flexibility to work within our vibrant office culture or remotely, as needed. We also offer paid time off that is immediately available to new hires, 8 paid federal holidays, and parental leave benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
SmithGroup is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or arrest/conviction records.
