Civil Project Designer

Overview:

Core States Group is dedicated to creating a world where all environments improve everyday life. Through its signature integrated approach, the company’s divisions deliver architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, engineering, program management, construction, energy, signage and branded environments, and technology solutions. With 21 offices throughout the United States and Canada, Core States Group designs, builds, and manages build to suit projects and multi-site programs across North America in the corporate, education, energy, financial, fueling, hospitality, housing for aging, multi-unit, restaurants, and retail markets. Core States Group’s ability to provide seamless continuity, drive speed to market, and facilitate a remarkable client experience has been recognized on top lists throughout the industry. For more information, visit www.core-states.com.

Summary of Position:

The Civil Project Designer is responsible for designing and drafting Civil Engineering projects under the guidance of Project Engineers and Project Managers. This includes site layout, utility design and profiles, erosion and sediment control, SWPPP preparation and stormwater management. As part of a multi-disciplined firm, you will be coordinating with Architects, MEP Engineers, Structural Engineers, and Construction Project Managers. You will be responsible for the production of civil engineering construction documents while adhering to client requirements, code requirements, and site adjustments.

Who you are:

You organize and maintain project files as well as maintain timesheets daily. You demonstrate an understanding of fundamentals of design and of codes. You align with our Core Values of: Integrity, Service, Excellence, Innovation, Inclusion.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with design tasks and reports under the direction of senior staff.
• Conduct site feasibility research, site visit investigations, and generate reports and recommendations based on findings.
• Assist with responses to construction RFI’s and submittals.
• Assist in coordinating the work of a multi-disciplined team throughout the design development and contract document phases of a project.
• Assist senior staff with the project design and approval process.
• Maintain task budgets and schedule.
• Coordinate with authorities having jurisdiction through all phases of the project.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of site/civil production, preferably with commercial projects and possibly residential
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required
• E.I.T. a plus
• Must have AutoCAD Civil 3D
• HydroCAD, Hydraflow, HEC-RAS, WaterCAD, and other design software a plus

Team:

You will work with a team of design engineers, professional engineers and project managers.

Work Location:

This is a hybrid role that can sit out of the following locations: Wilmington, DE; Philadelphia, PA or West Chester, PA.

Note: Please do not be concerned if you do not meet every requirement. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Core States we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.