Design Engineer jobs in Tampa, FL

Position Summary:

The Land Development Civil Engineer works on a variety of civil and site land development and municipal infrastructure projects performing various project tasks in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team of Engineers and Planners. The PE is responsible for determining the feasibility of a development project and assessing the land to ensure planned development can be supported through a holistic approach to design and attention to detail.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Prepares design plans, supportive calculations, and reports for assigned projects.

• Perform all calculations necessary for grading and drainage, stormwater control facilities, water quality, domestic water distribution, and other underground utilities
• Develop and issue drawings, design documentation, and reports for residential and commercial type land development projects.
• Coordinate activities with other disciplines, internally and externally.
• Participate and contribute to design and production meetings.
• Interact with contractors, fabricators, owners, and internal clients to develop project requirements, schedule, and cost estimates prior to project implementation.
• Drive coordination and design necessary to obtain local, state, and federal permits as it relates to land development & utility construction projects.
• Ensures plans meet zoning requirements and do not conflict with other municipal regulations.
• Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Pro-active, enthusiastic, self-starter with a good attitude who pays attention to details and is willing to work in a supportive, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills are essential, as is the ability to work with clients and colleagues at all levels.

• General understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
• General understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
• Sense of urgency and desire to compete in the market through the ability to multi-task under rigid deadlines.

• Highly proficient with AutoCAD and Civil 3D programs.
• Proficiency with MS office, with an emphasis on Excel.

Qualifications:

• Education – Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, EIT or Florida PE (Project Engineer) license strongly PREFERRED.
• Previous Civil Design experience.
• Single - Family and Master Planned Development Experience PREFERRED.
• Previous Land Development Experience REQUIRED.
• Experience with GIS preferred.
• Experience with stormwater modeling – ICPR/SWMM.
• Experience designing major (collector/arterial) roadways is a plus.

Heidt Design, LLC offers competitive salary commensurate with skills and experience.

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vison
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Bereavement
• Tuition Reimbursement Package
• Happy Hour Friday's - Unique Culture and Family Orientated
• Holiday and Heidt Anniversary Parties
• Birthday recognition at the end of each month
• Happy Hours throughout the year and special events
• Weekly office breakfast (typically at least twice a week), occasional lunches, and so much more!