Civil Design Engineer 03056 LBYD

Location: Birmingham, AL
Title: Civil Design Engineer
Schedule (FT/PT): FT
Travel Required: As Needed

“Large Firm Expertise, Small Firm Responsiveness” has become a staple across our company and is present in the work we do on a daily basis. Service is at the heart of our culture; consistently exceeding expectations allows us to build lasting relationships with our clients and our employees. Driven by our core values of Integrity, Responsiveness, Exceptional Service, and a “Can Do” Attitude, we approach our roles within all projects with professionalism and a team mentality. Dedicated to these values, we take pride and ownership in every project and have created a culture that is well defined and unique.

LBYD was founded in 1973 with the incorporation of E. Glenn Bishop & Associates. In 1978, with the merger of the structural engineering firm Lane & Hodnett Structural Engineers, the firm became Lane/Bishop/Hodnett, Inc. In 1987, the firm became LaneBishopYorkDelahay Inc., which is known today as LBYD Engineers. In 2001, LBYD began offering civil engineering services. With the addition of the civil department and the continued commitment of our structural department, LBYD has experienced growth at a phenomenal rate. We continue to pursue growth opportunities evidenced by opening more branch offices throughout the Southeast region.

Job Description

Job Title: Civil Design Engineer

Functional Department: Engineering

Company: LBYD Engineers

Reports To (Position Title): Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, Project Manager, Associate,

Principal

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Design Engineer (DE) is an entry-level engineering position.

The Design Engineer works in a collaborative team environment under the supervision of senior engineers. The Design Engineer performs routine engineering assignments requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering principles to complete project requirements. They are assigned specific tasks on a project, and are expected to use their education, intelligence, and critical thinking to perform certain job responsibilities. The DE will learn the different aspects of a project and learn how to complete tasks required to assemble a set of plans.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in preparing project drawings, exhibits and design documents using AutoCAD and Civil3D including but not limited to:
• Design of civil aspects of projects (facility siting and layouts, grading, drainage systems, utilities, and site features)
• Site development planning and design including stormwater management design and stormwater calculations and report writing for submissions
• Sediment/Erosion control design and permitting
• Assist in civil engineering evaluations, reports, analyses and designs for existing and new facilities and other related opportunities
• Prepare various permit applications and assist with calculations and report writing.
• Participate in site field investigations and client / user interviews to identify project needs, constraints and opportunities
• Research and identify governing criteria, codes, guides and best practices
• Work under the supervision of project managers, senior civil designers and other senior-level team members
• Work alongside functional departments to fulfill corporate needs.
• Adheres to LBYD Corporate Values
• May be asked to travel to out of town assignments
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (or related undergraduate degree)

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Skills and Abilities:

Non-Technical Skills:

• Listening and following directions
• Self-motivated and process driven
• Critical thinking
• Communicates well
• Can Do Attitude
• Ability to adapt to changes

Technical Skills:

• Basic understanding of CADD
• Basic knowledge of engineering design principles and methods
• Basic knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principles

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body, involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

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