Civil Engineer II

SOL Engineering Services, LLC is an engineering and technical services provider, with over 20 years of engineering and consulting experience. Our viability comes, in part, from utilizing the diverse backgrounds of the firm’s owners and the experiences of its team of approximately 100 engineers, scientists, technical subject matter experts, and program and project managers. Our hands-on project implementation approach encompasses management, quality, and engineering principles to ensure effective management and delivery of all projects. SOL’s reputation and keys to success are built on providing high quality, responsive engineering and related technical services while maintaining professional commitments and ensuring that full satisfaction is given to our clients throughout the United States.

We are currently seeking a professional civil engineer to join our growing company. This candidate will work closely with other engineers and technicians to assist in the design and management of several civil engineering projects simultaneously.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs various engineering and design assignments requiring the application of basic principles and fundamental theories studied in a four-year university engineering program, and available data in the engineering field.
• Provides support for other engineering activities as required.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
• Proven ability to multi-task, appropriately prioritize workflow and complete tasks. 
• Service-oriented, self-starter, and team player.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex engineering problems.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, capable of taking data from field team to creating drawings.
• Compiling information for plans, as-builts and final plats.
• Assisting in preparing preliminary information and specifications for plans.
• Prepare engineering-related calculations, develop drawings, plans, specifications, and visual aids.
• Assisting in developing a variety of engineering layouts, drawings and designs.
• Assisting in working with local, state, and federal agencies to obtain technical requirements, permits and approvals for projects.
• Exercise judgment limited to developing details of work in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.
• Successfully complete assignments designed to further develop technical skills and knowledge, understanding, decision-making, and ethical judgment in accordance with accepted principles and practices for Professional Engineers.
• Performs a wide variety of civil engineering duties under the supervision of a registered professional engineer, project manager, or senior-level team member. 
• Responsible for the development of engineering computations, plans, specifications, material quantity take-offs, estimates, site investigations and designs.
• Perform due diligence supporting site selection and site planning activities which will include, but is not limited to preliminary local zoning, drainage, soils, traffic flow, utilities, and environmental evaluations and studies.
• Assist in site plan design, including conceptual drainage, cut and fill, grading, and preparation of Low Impact Development (LID) plans.
• Complete hydraulic calculations and analysis and prepare reports in formats acceptable to the jurisdictional authorities.
• Design using analysis software and AutoCAD, Civil 3D and HydroCAD.
• Completion of engineering calculations and design using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Support the creation and assembly of complete sets of site construction documents (i.e. plans, specifications, project schedules, project safety plans, project materials quantity requirements, and cost estimates).
• Stay up to date and current on all changes in civil engineering related design codes and industry standards both at state and national levels.
• Administer contracts, monitor the quality and contract compliance of activities of vendors and subconsultants (Water chemical analysis, Materials testing, Geotech, Surveying, etc.)
• Read and evaluate the following: Land Surveys and GIS Mapping, Geotechnical Engineering reports, Water quality analysis reports, Wetland delineation reports, Traffic studies, Phase I, II and III Environmental Assessment reports, Subsurface utility location surveys, Noise and sound studies, Wildlife/ critical habitat/ archeological/ historic/ and cultural resource reports.
• Help define and prepare Site Design Concept documents for projects.
• Perform site and facility physical condition assessments.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited school (a master’s degree in civil engineering is a plus.
• Recently registered as a civil engineer to 6 Years of engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer registration OR successfully obtain registration through comity within one year from date of application submittal to SOL.
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally with internal and external partners including clients, sub consultants and utility companies.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Very organized, dependable, and professional.
• Previous internship experience with an engineering design firm is a plus.
• Experience with permitting at federal, state, regional, county, and local levels is a plus.
• Proficiency at producing construction documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D.

We offer a competitive salary, health benefits and paid vacation. Veterans and HUBZone residents are encouraged to apply.

SOL Engineering Services, Equal Opportunity Employer