Civil Engineer
Summit Design and Engineering Services
Asheville, NC
Engineering, Information Technology
Collaboration and growth are the cornerstone of our success. We encourage professional development with enticing benefits, such as our student loan/tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time, and professional development assistance. We also provide four weeks of PTO, wellness stipends, and flexible work options, fostering a workplace that encourages balance both in the office and in your day-to-day life.
We're looking for individuals who share our commitment to shaping our communities' futures through thoughtful, impactful work. If you're ready to contribute your talents alongside some of the industry's best and brightest, we welcome you to apply!
We're seeking a motivated and experienced Civil Engineer who is ready to take the lead on a variety of civil/site development projects. We have offices across North Carolina including Wilmington, Asheville, Hillsborough, and Raleigh. We're seeking an experienced and motivated Civil Project Engineer to play a key role in delivering thoughtful and effective civil/site design solutions. This position offers flexibility to work from any of our NC offices with a hybrid work environment that supports a healthy balance between collaboration and autonomy.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, development, and execution of civil engineering projects with minimal supervision.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, fostering strong relationships through regular communication, collaboration, and responsive problem-solving.
- Participate in the preparation and review of project proposals, cost estimates, and schedules.
- Oversee and assign responsibilities to team members to ensure timely and accurate project delivery.
- Perform detailed QA/QC checks on technical deliverables and ensure compliance with design standards.
- Navigate entitlement and permitting processes, including rezoning, special/conditional use permits, site plan approvals, and construction document approvals.
- Supervise and mentor junior team members, providing technical guidance and ensuring high-quality output.
- Manage project budgets, invoicing, and coordination with sub-consultants.
- Support business development, participate in industry events and maintain existing client relationships.
- B.S. in Civil Engineering (BSCE) from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in site/civil design, with a strong portfolio of retail, commercial, public sector, and residential projects.
- Expertise in site layout, grading, storm drainage, stormwater management, water and sewer utilities, and erosion control.
- In-depth knowledge of local entitlement and permitting regulations.
- Proficiency in technical design software: Autodesk Civil 3D (required), Hydraflow Storm Sewers/Hydrographs, WaterCAD, and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Proven ability to lead and collaborate with diverse project teams.
- A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a passion for client service.
- Willingness to participate in professional development, local events, and community engagement.
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.
About the company
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Summit Design and Engineering Services is a design and engineering services firm headquartered in Hillsborough, North Carolina, with offices in Raleigh, Fayetteville, Asheville, Wilmington, Franklin (VA), Richmond (VA), South Boston (VA), Fort Mill (SC), St. Petersburg (FL) and Denver, Colorado.
Since 1997, Summit’s success, tradition of service and expansion into new fields of practice has been based on our commitment to help clients successfully complete projects of all types. Many of our departments work together on the same project, giving employees the opportunity to acquire knowledge and experience from multiple perspectives on a single job.
Our Company Purpose:
We build partnerships with clients to shape our communities.
Our Company Vision:
To thoughtfully enhance the built environment by delivering resilent and impactful projects.
Our Values:
A Welcoming Community: We encourage and support each other in our endeavors. We welcome and value different perspectives and diversity of voices.
Trusted: We do what is right and act with integrity and transparency. We are passionate about our pursuit of excellence.
Versatile: We are nimble and deliver innovative solutions. We are responsive and collaborative in our approach. We lead with purpose and embrace adversity.
Building Success: We know diverse relationships and strong partnerships build sustainable communities. We promote individual growth and share success with our team and partners.
Fun: We work hard and play hard. We invest in community and company events that help our employees and their families feel connected. We make fun part of everything we do.
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