Instructor - Civil Engineering jobs in Lynchburg, VA

Summit Design and Engineering Services is an award-winning, multi-disciplined firm headquartered in Hillsborough, NC. Our fast-paced, growth-oriented company strives to deliver innovative, elegant solutions to our clients while providing support and guidance to the communities where we live, work, and play.

At Summit, we know our employees are the backbone of our organization. That's why we've built a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where each team member is valued, heard, and supported in their career goals. We invest directly in our employee's success by offering a wide range of benefits, beyond the basics including student loan reimbursement, paid volunteer hours, education and certification assistance, wellness stipends, and a flexible workplace that encourages work-life balance. When our team succeeds, Summit thrives!

We seek individuals who will contribute to a more diverse, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment. If you're interested in joining over 400 of the industry's best and brightest, we welcome you to apply.

We seek a Civil Designer II to work in our Land Development Department based in South Boston, Virginia.

Responsibilities:

• Analyzes and designs civil engineering land development components under the direct supervision of the Project Manager
• Provides design calculations, technical reports, permit applications, and plan sets for storm drainage, sanitary sewer mains, stormwater control facilities, pressure networks, mass, and fine grading, sediment and erosion control, and roadways
• Generates final design grading plans using Civil3D features
• Ensures that all steps and procedures are followed throughout the local jurisdictional requirements
• Supervises construction administration-related duties such as meetings, site visits, responses to RFIs, and review of shop drawings
• Works on multiple project tasks prioritizing responsibilities
• Manages deadlines for on-time submittals to maintain the overall project schedule
• Enhances final plan sets with exceptional attention to details
• Actively assists in Quality Control throughout the project
• Interface with clients as required, including periodic project status
• Inspires a high level of performance from the team

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Drafting or related field with a minimum of five years of land development, civil/site experience
• Advanced knowledge of Civil3D and associated design and modeling software
• Knowledge of Civil Engineering design requirements and principles
• Effective constructive and cooperative working relationships with others
• Ability to read and interpret technical information
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instruction
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently as well as on teams
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Ability to manage and grow key relationships with clients and to market the Firm's services to clients
• Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology

Summit Design and Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action. E-verify.

A background check, including a criminal and driving record check, will be performed. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Many factors will be considered when a conviction is present.