Civil Designer -Land Design - Gilmore and Associates - Philadelphia, PA - EXPIRED

Posted on: 03-15-2016 in Philadelphia, PA

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Job Information:

Company: Gilmore and Associates

Position Description:

The Civil Designer will be required to provide the following design services; site grading, stormwater management, Zoning and SALDO Ordinance review and understanding, erosion & sediment control, written and oral communication with client, attorneys, other engineers, township officials and individuals who do not possess and understand the land development process.  

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Review, interpret and implement ordinance requirements
• Interact with township officials & professionals, DEP, PennDOT and Conservation Districts
• Perform site grading, erosion control design, stormwater management design, site layout, etc.
• Organize and prioritize work schedules of self and others
• Compose letters, outlines, memoranda, and complex reports
• Communicate technical information to those with and without technical understanding
• Prepare and conduct effective presentations
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Report back all information to Department Head in an organized manor

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or ability to take the FE exam within 6 months
• 2-5 years of Land Development experience

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Organized and detailed oriented with excellent interpersonal skills
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills including the ability to compose letters and complex reports and to orally communicate technical information to others in public presentations
• Possesses knowledge of the Land Development permitting process and is able to interpret ordinance requirements
• Ability to interact with township officials & professionals, DEP, PennDOT and Conservation Districts
• Demonstrates the highest degree of ethical behavior and candor
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team
• Ability to understand complex problems and to collaborate with others to explore alternative solutions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, AutoCAD (preferably Civil 3D) and hydraulics/hydrology software

Essential Position Requirements:

• Occasional regional travel required
• Ability to work additional and/or nonstandard office hours, as required