Civil Engineer -EIT - Development Services

Meridian, Idaho, United States

• Category: Civil Engineering

Description

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Overview

Do you love Development Services, and more specifically those services that involve being a part of smart growth associated with Residential, Multi-Family, Commercial, Industrial and Education site development and improvements? The NV5 Meridian office has a position for you.

We are seeking a Civil EIT / Designer to become an integral part of our Development Services design team.  Come be a part of a growing Pacific Northwest NV5 team with the opportunity to be located in the fabulous Treasure Valley of SW Idaho.

Candidate should have an educational background in general civil engineering design. You will work on a variety of development-related projects across Idaho and the Pacific Northwest. Anticipated projects include site development design and CADD drafting to support new residential subdivisions, multi-family, commercial and industrial development sites, and educational facilities.

Responsibilities

Work directly with engineers and Project Managers to produce designs and drawings from project requirements, sketches, existing drawings, and electronic images, written and verbal descriptions.

The successful candidate will assist in the design and drafting of small, medium, and large size Land Development (residential, commercial, industrial) related projects.

Responsibilities include roadway, drainage, grading and utility infrastructure design for residential and commercial site development projects.

Site inspections/monitoring on project job sites.

Work closely with all departments to ensure that the drawings convey the correct information.

Work from customer drawings, company drawings, government drawings or specifications.

Research technical and other information sources to resolve complex problems.

Use the drawing standards as guidelines.

Teach and mentor others as skill levels dictate. Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

BSCE in engineering or related field from an accredited school preferred.

EIT Certification a plus or ability to obtain within 1 year.

1+ years of engineering experience with a background in residential and commercial land development, including a combination of roadway, earthworks, water, sewer, and stormwater.

Must be proficient with Autodesk Civil3D (MicroStation a bonus).

Experience with GIS and ESRI software is a plus.

3D modeling experience is a plus.

A working knowledge of Microsoft products such as Word and Excel.

Knowledge of construction plans, including plan and profile development, grading, and drainage.

Knowledge of principles of design and construction for utilities, infrastructure, and roads.

Ability to independently perform assignments with generalized instruction from professional staff.

Ability to effectively communicate with peers, co-workers, clients, customers, and the public.

Demonstrated interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated practical, written and oral communication skills.

Demonstrates “best practices” techniques and a willingness to learn.

Candidate must possess a valid Driver’s License; must be able to meet company insurability requirements.

Attendance, punctuality, and reliability required.

This position does not offer U.S. visa Sponsorship.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k), and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Company

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NV5

Visionary is not a term typically associated with technical  and engineering professionals. Yet for 65 years, NV5 has anticipated the changes that would impact our clients and has expanded our capabilities in order to deliver sustainable solutions for the built environment.

“Beyond Engineering” describes not only the services we provide, but also our business philosophy.  It explains how we treat our clients and our attention to their needs.  It describes how we establish relationships that go beyond the realm of the project at hand, our commitment to sustainability, our involvement in our communities and the variety of services we provide.

NV5 offers value solutions for public and private infrastructure, real estate and the environment.  Clients include federal, state, municipal and local governments as well as private property owners and quasi-public agencies for the fields of education, healthcare and energy and utilities.

Projects consist of the planning, design, permitting, inspection and field supervision, and management oversight of transportation systems, water/wastewater systems, sports facilities, military base renovations, utilities expansion, renewable energy, and education and healthcare facilities.  Outsourcing, forensic engineering, litigation support, condition assessment and compliance certification are other services provided for projects of the same type.