Sr. Civil Designer - Engineer

Position - Sr. Civil Designer - Engineering Location - Philadelphia, PAType - Fulltime/PermanentThis role is responsible for producing efficient and feasible grading & drainage designs, stormwater management (SWM) designs, and erosion control (E&S) designs; preparing complete, accurate, print-ready plans, reports, and calculations related to SWM and E&S that require only minimal drafting QAQC by the CAD Department.ProficienciesPrepare Preliminary Grading Plans & Stormwater Management Due Diligence Summaries per published company standards.Evaluate conceptual layout plans prepared by the CAD Department for opportunities to further minimize regulatory burden and reduce construction costs/timing without sacrificing project objectives and communicating these to the Project Manager.Establish overall grading and SWM design strategy and prepare plans that best balance permitting requirements, project objectives, budgetary constraints, and ease of construction/maintenance.Prepare Scope of Work documents for infiltration testing (as needed) to direct Geotech consultants.Prepare E&S design calculations/plans/details/reports.Prepare SWM/PCSM design calculations (i.e. basin sizing, hydrology models, storm pipe sizing, etc.).Compile SWM/PCSM Reports & appendices using company templates.Prepare thoughtful utility designs that are coordinated with the rest of the plan set and the work of other disciplines (i.e. MEP, Architecture)Identify and document (on the plans and the applications) all necessary waivers and variances related to stormwater management, grading, and drainage; prepare draft justifications for review and approval by the Project Manager.Adhere to published company standards for CAD-generated deliverables related to SWM and E&S design, and take ownership of final output of Grading Plans, Drainage Plans, Erosion Control Plans, PCSM plans, and associated profiles, details, and notes sheets.Perform earthwork calculations.Coordinate preparation of road and utility profile plans by the CAD Department, providing direction, constructive feedback, and training where necessary.Prepare accurate, complete conservation district/DEP application paperwork that is consistent with the plans and reports.Compile submission materials for SWM review agency submissions.Assess agency review letters and prepare draft responses to comments pertaining to stormwater management, grading, drainage, or erosion control.Coordinate outreach to agency review staff with Project Manager for comments related to stormwater management, grading, drainage, or erosion control.Assist Project Manager in establishing scope-of-work and hour budgets in association with kick-off meetings.Perform occasional peer reviews of project engineering deliverables for other design teams when scheduled.Prepare flood studies and associated analyses for necessary state and federal permitting.

Created: 2025-03-07