Senior Designer I

Posted 22 Days Ago
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Charlotte, NC
Senior level
Design
The Role
The Senior Designer I will execute civil site design tasks, coordinate and guide junior designers, lead project research, engage with regulatory agencies for permitting, and collaborate with design teams. Responsibilities include quality control, attending meetings, and providing client support while mentoring other designers.
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LandDesign is a collection of visionaries and problem solvers who believe in the power of balance, combining creativity and practicality to design what we know will thrive. We leverage our diverse expertise and relentless curiosity to deliver innovative, attainable big ideas — aligning our clients’ vision with the culture of the community to delight those who will enjoy the space. We are driven by a boundless desire for better, because we believe that learning is lifelong and growth is infinite. This curiosity and uncommon collaboration fuel our culture and drive ideas that continuously improve our practice and the people who are part of it.

As our firm continues to grow, we continue to be on the lookout for the next great designer; you. We are currently seeking a Senior Designer I to join our Civil Engineering team in Orlando. Candidates being considered for this role will provide design and technical support to the design studio by applying comprehensive understanding, proficiency in the profession and exercising judgment within defined procedures to solve problems. Candidates should be able to demonstrate proficiency in project ownership and execution while guiding and mentoring Designers I and II.

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Responsible for executing all aspects of civil site design for complete plans, calculations and reports for projects.
  • Coordinating & guiding design tasks of Designer I/II to design & permit projects.
  • Direct design adaptations and modifications.
  • Complete design work and calculations using computer-aided software.
  • Lead project research, coordination, and communication with regulatory agencies to complete permitting.
  • Provide preliminary internal Quality Control review of plans in coordination with project lead.
  • Represent LandDesign in design team meetings and speak confidentially to project understanding.
  • Participate in the development and enhancement of daily processes in support of project efficiency.
  • Address construction related submittals/RFI responses.
  • Participate in and may lead client and regulatory review meetings. Prepare meeting minutes.
  • Assist project lead in meeting project financial and schedule requirements. Assist with contract and change order scoping. May assist with invoicing.
  • Collaborate with internal design team including landscape architects and planners, and client’s consultant teams involved in the project.
  • Provide excellent customer service to clients.
  • Receives minimal instructions on daily work.
  • Seeks general instructions on new assignments.
  • Train and mentor Designer I and II.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field of study.
  • E.I.T. certification required.
  • P.E. obtained or in-progress preferred.
  • Proficiency with reading construction plans.
  • Data analysis and interpretation skills.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D/Civil Design Software, Microsoft Office Suite and VantagePoint.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Don’t ask us if you’re the right fit for the position, tell us about it in your cover letter (we do actually read them!)  All interested candidates can submit their cover letter and resume directly through our website.  

Employees are offered a competitive compensation package and robust benefits package that includes access to wellness programming, 401k retirement plan, paid holidays, paid time off, paid parental leave, paid volunteer hours, health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances. 

LandDesign is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workplace.

Top Skills

Autocad
Civil 3D
The Company
Charlotte, North Carolina
333 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1978

What We Do

LandDesign is an award-winning design firm offering urban design, planning, civil engineering and landscape architecture solutions to public, private and federal sector clients across the globe. With offices across the United States, the LandDesign team effectively brings innovative, buildable, sustainable and ecologically responsible projects to life worldwide. We believe in creating places that matter.

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