Engineering Designer - Land Development

  • Charlotte
  • Mckim E Creed

McKim & Creed is a unique, employee-owned firm. First and foremost, we value people. This means we not only hire great talent, we've also created an environment where each individual can grow, flourish and apply innovative thinking. As a result, we've created a world-class team of professionals within a nimble organization. That's what our clients want. That's why we succeed. Our clients hire us because of our people.
McKim & Creed has a reputation for delivering state-of-the-art services with an eye toward sustainability and a focus on protecting and enhancing our environmental resources. Our engineers, landscape architects, planners and project managers are committed to the innovation, sustainability and resource efficiencies that lead to a cleaner, safer and more sustainable future.
Our highly respected team of design professionals, complemented by an exceptional staff of full-service surveying, offer effective and sustainable solutions for our clients' land planning, permitting, stormwater, development and land management needs. We plan and design residential communities, retail shops, parks, educational buildings, industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities that meet today's needs in the context of tomorrow's generations.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Planning Development and Natural Resources team in our Charlotte office, focusing on land development and stormwater design If you want to work at a company that will help you become the best you can be, we're glad you found McKim & Creed.
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY WILL INCLUDE:

  • Provides technical and design services in support of civil engineering projects as part of a project team.
  • Prepares design computations and assessments.
  • Produces design/construction drawings, technical specifications, and bid documents.
  • Reports directly to the Project Manager or Project Engineer leading the design.
  • Responsible for completing design tasks within budget and on schedule.
  • Engage in comprehensive communication and coordination with the Project Manager and design team regarding design issues and project-related calculations.
  • Communicate and coordinate with Project Manager and design team on design issues and calculations relating to a project.
  • Stays current with Local, State & Federal Design Standards and Regulations.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
  • Passed your FE Exam and obtained your EI/EIT.
  • Experience with design of land development projects required.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and capable of learning other design software programs as required.
  • Process-oriented individual with strong organization and technical skills.
  • Solid communicator, able to take and understand directives from PM and coordinate efforts with design team.
  • Strong writing and verbal skills; Able to complete work consistently, with moderate flexibility to accommodate varying demands put on them by PMs.
  • May or may not require a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record.
WHAT MAKES YOU STAND OUT:
  • Experience with design of stormwater and flood mitigation projects preferred.
  • Experience in StormWise (previously ICPR) or other stormwater modeling software is a bonus.
  • NC residency preferred.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Join a company that puts its employees first. Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, here are just some of the reasons to become part of the McKim & Creed team:
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned.
  • Competitive pay + paid holidays, bereavement and parental, medical, and military leave.
  • Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery.
  • Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options.
  • Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more.
  • Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities.
  • Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way.

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McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.
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