Civil Designer

Kennedy Jenks has provided engineering and scientific solutions for innovative water and environmental projects since 1919. We deliver exceptional service and highly qualified professional staff to solve the unique challenges of public agencies and private industry clients across the United States.

We are looking for a dynamic Civil Designer to join our multidisciplinary team. This person will be a part of the CAD Team and will work on the design and delivery of a variety of projects both locally and nationally.

What you will do: You will use your site civil experience of facilities relating to water, wastewater, recycled water, utility infrastructure, conveyance, and process modifications to provide engineering and environmental solutions to our clients.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Ability to prepare 3D models and layouts from design concepts using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Under general direction, performs advanced drafting and design tasks in accordance with company, client, and industry standards.
• Coordinate multiple, large, and/or complex projects with other engineering disciplines to assist in the delivery of construction documents meeting scope, schedule, and budget.
• Communicate with supervisor, senior designers, and engineers regarding task execution.
• Perform engineering calculations, research vendor data, and check for code compliance.
• Apply company software and IT tools consistently and coordinate with other project team members.
• Identify conflicts in design and communicate solutions with PMs.
• Serve as CAD Lead on mid to large-sized projects.
• Mentor team members on Design Delivery workflow and best practices.
• Review the work of others when needed prior to delivery to the internal client.

What you will need:

• At least 7 years of experience with site civil and pipeline plan/profile development.
• Ability to use various drafting design-related software including, but not limited to, AutoCAD C3D, Infraworks, ProjectWise, Bluebeam REVU, and Microsoft Products. MicroStation and OpenRoads are a plus.
• Adequate understanding of land surveying, code requirements, and industry standards where applicable.
• Knowledge and understanding of site civil and site piping engineering principles including grading, drainage, volumetric calculations, site layout, and underground utility systems.
• Ability to interact, collaborate and communicate with multidisciplinary project teams in a positive and proactive manner.
• Strong writing, editing, and research skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering construction drawings.

Kennedy Jenks offers either a remote or hybrid working environment. Those interested in a hybrid environment can access a strategic collaboration center to gather, collaborate, and/or meet with clients. We trust our employees and have found over the years that greater home-life involvement creates happier employees. Also, as an employee-owned firm, Kennedy Jenks offers a unique company culture with a corporate commitment to health, wealth, and self. Comprehensive compensation and benefits packages include medical benefits (medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, and FSA), financial security (401k matching, profit sharing, stock ownership, bonus programs), and wellbeing (PTO, flexible work hours in addition to flexible work environments, an Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, and others).

Kennedy Jenks is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.