Civil Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Columbia Engineering is a civil engineering firm that has been in business for 60 years and has a strong reputation for delivery exemplary service.

At Columbia Engineering we take a down to earth approach to business. We are a well-managed and profitable company, the leadership team is visible and accessible, and the working environment has a team-based, family-oriented culture that values out-of-the-box thinking and self-motivation.

The company offers fun and engaging social activities and team building events throughout the year and a hybrid work schedule.

We are seeking a Civil Engineer in our Site / Land Development group. Candidate will work on residential and commercial projects involving site planning and all areas of plan preparation, such as : site design, grading, utilities, erosion, hydrology, water / sewer, etc.

This person will interface with customers and work on projects from concept to completion and should have good communication skills.

This position can be located in Gulf Breeze, Chipley, or Tallahassee, FL.

Requirements :

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Prepare design documents and reports for civil site development (site layout, grading, drainage, erosion control, utilities, and other infrastructure systems)
• Perform calculations, cost estimates, prepare drawings, technical specifications, and write reports.
• Coordinate civil design with entry-level staff along with other disciplines to meet project schedules and budgets while working directly under licensed engineers
• Ensures QA / QC of own work and work of project team that individual is working with.
• Able to lead small to medium size teams in coordinating civil / structural efforts and keeping the team focused on scope, schedule and budget.
• Advising the senior engineer concerning design or scope changes, which have been identified.
• Reviewing fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Performing fieldwork necessary to gather field data, check tie-ins and provide construction support.
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced drafting and engineering personnel in the department.
• Ability to work semi- autonomously / remotely and still be productive

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Civil Engineering Technology
• Min 2 years of experience on site / land development projects with project design
• PE certification preferred or ability to obtain within 2-3 years
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Computer knowledge / experience with Microsoft Office (Word / Excel)

Experience with the following software :

Working knowledge of design software (AutoCAD Civil 3D)

Columbia Offers :

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• We offer most employees the option of a hybrid schedule with a work week that includes both office and work from home days

About us :

Columbia is a Georgia small business consulting firm headquartered in Duluth, Georgia with offices Florida. We offer professional services for civil site, transportation, water resources, land planning, landscape architecture, institutional design, as well as arborist services, land acquisition, construction management and surveying for public and private clients.

Our proficient professional staffs are licensed in multiple states as civil engineers, landscape architects, land planners and land surveyors, with several holding the distinction of LEED® Accredited Professional.

Columbia Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.