What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineer position at SmithGroup?
SmithGroup is an award-winning, integrated design firm that blends research, data and technology with innovation and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and move us closer to a carbon-free future. Care to join us?
The Clevelandoffice of SmithGroupis looking for aCivil Engineerto join our team.
Working with us, you will:
- 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.
- Lead projects and 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, including preparing project plans and specifications for site development or redevelopment of educational, medical, research, commercial and public facilities.
- Provide guidance and mentor junior civil engineering staff.
- Perform site reviews, construction site visits, and coordinate all aspects of Construction Administration.
- Communicate with clients, sub-consultants, contractors, and all government levels of regulatory agencies regarding engineering, permitting and site development issues.
An ideal candidate has:
- A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years of design experience working as a Civil Engineer.
- LEED AP preferred.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.
- Proven expertise in sustainable design and green infrastructure including water resources, stream/river restoration.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills,and excels in the ability to work with clients and colleagues at all levels.
SmithGroup's competitive compensation and benefit package is designed to meet the needs of a diverse staff. It includes flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 401(k), parental leave, wellbeing resources, PTO immediately available to new hires, plus 15 extra Fridays off - on top of holidays. Join us and see first-hand how these and other programs - like one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities - build culture, enhance collaboration and yield richer, more inclusive solutions.
If you are not sure that you meet all of the suggested qualifications described above, please don't leave this page. Your talents and attributes could be just what we're looking for - and we strongly encourage you to apply. If you need additional accommodations to complete the application process, please contact careers@smithgroup.com
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.
