Civil Designer

Imagine a place where responsibility is shared equally among all employees. Where leaders are approachable, and the open-door policy is the rule. Where employees are tasked to be innovative and work with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Welcome to Manhard Consulting! We see problems as an opportunity for creativity, and we are looking for problem solvers to join our dynamic team. Our firm is organized into small teams to give you a strong sense of accountability and to achieve great results.


Job Summary:
• This position will support residential and commercial project design teams with technical tasks including, but not limited to: conceptual site layout, utility design; roadway design; site grading design; storm drain layout and profile, water and sanitary sewer main layout and profile, soil and erosion and sedimentation control design; permitting and entitlement support; and construction support.
Accountability and Duties:
• Prepare conceptual grading analyses and site layout using SiteOps Software
• Designing using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Preparing and computing, but not limited to: due diligence/site analysis reports, engineers opinion of probable costs, utility computations, earthwork analysis
• Prepares permit applications for applicable municipal agencies
• Assists with the preparation project specifications
• Assists in production of final construction drawings
• Ensures timesheets are submitted on time
• Mentors and assists with training other Staff Engineers
• Works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects
• Assists with project schedules and responsible for timely completion of projects for self, and team members
• Keeps supervisor informed of workload and any changes in project scope or additional services
• Provides an accurate accounting of time spent on projects with descriptions for each time entry on a weekly basis
Required Certificates, Licenses, Registration:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate Degree in Computer Aided Drafting & Design (Preferred)
• Valid driver’s license.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Excellent oral and technical written communication skills
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to make independent decisions within a general framework
• Ability to supervise the work of other Staff Engineers
• Knowledge of industry related software
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Microsoft Office(if applicable)
• Must be fluent in the English language
Physical Demands:
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop; kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions, possibly for extended assignments.
Employer’s Disclaimer:
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the Associate occupying this position.
• The Firm reserves the right to add or revise an Associate’s job duties at any time at its sole discretion.
• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.


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Manhard Consulting is proud to offer equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and