JOB POSTING: Civil Engineer & EIT

Company name: Force Design, Inc.
Title of position: Civil Engineer / EIT
Position type: Full time
Pay range: DOE
Location: Columbus, Indiana

Job Position Overview

The Civil Engineer/EIT is responsible for engineering and design of all site/civil and stormwater management for building and site/civil construction projects.  Prepares plans; secures and tracks permits, reviews documents, etc.

Essential Job Skills/Qualifications

  • 4-year Civil Engineering degree or equivalent technical training.  Professional Engineering license or the ability to secure a P.E. license a must.

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in site design and development including storm water management, SWPPP, grading, utility layout and design/site planning.

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D (and/or Carlson) a must.  Knowledge of AutoDesk Hydrographs preferred.

  • Ability to read, interpret and generate construction plans and scopes of work.

  • Ability to read and interpret various maps (topographical, aerial, geographical, etc.) and geotechnical reports.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  Must be able to work effectively with a complete design/build project team including construction personnel or when working independently.

  • Knowledge of BMP’s as they relate to erosion control and storm water management

  • Strong analytical, math and problem-solving skills.

 

Job Responsibilities

  1. Engineer all aspects of site/civil design and storm water management for site/civil and building construction projects.  Prepare construction documents for all engineered items.  Digitize plan sets, as required.

  2. Prepare, submit and track all permits as required for local, state and federal agencies. 

  3. Assists with pre-construction activities as needed: reviewing surveys and soil reports; develop conceptual construction site plans; work to develop mass earthwork and storm water management bid packages.

  4. Must be able to design to a construction budget and work with the design/build team on all aspects of a construction project.  Must have time management skills necessary to adhere to design budgets.

  5. Review site/civil documents as prepared by others.  Assist with quantity take-offs as requested.

  6. Create site survey requirements and assist in soliciting surveying proposals.  Prepare reports and/or consult with environmental associations, government agencies, consulting firms, etc., as required.

  7. Work with Project Manager, Jobsite Superintendent and General Superintendent to address construction issues and revise construction documents as required.  Review construction submittals as required.

  8. Strong understanding of environmental and building codes and local ordinances.  Perform construction inspections as requested to ensure conformance to plans, specifications, codes and ordinances. 

  9. Participate in meetings with current or potential customers to discuss site development issues, schedules, costs, solutions, etc.

Working Conditions

Physical demands:  Some lifting may be required (up to 50 lbs), walking, standing, sitting, talking/hearing, keyboarding, writing and reading.

Environmental conditions:  Work primarily performed in a controlled indoor environment.  Some travel/work to construction jobsites.

HOW TO APPLY:

Email your resume to humanresources@forceco.com

or, Mail to:

Attn: Richard Rouse
Force Construction Company
990 N. National Road
Columbus, IN 47201