Senior Civil Designer 03959 LBYD
MSCCN - Birmingham, AL
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Location: Birmingham, Alabama Title: Senior Civil Designer Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time Travel Required: No u201cLarge Firm Expertise, Small Firm Responsivenessu201d has become a staple across our company and is present in the work we do on a daily basis. Service is at the heart of our culture; consistently exceeding expectations allows us to build lasting relationships with our clients and our employees. Driven by our core values of Integrity, Responsiveness, Exceptional Service, and a u201cCan Dou201d Attitude, we approach our roles within all projects with professionalism and a team mentality. Dedicated to these values, we take pride and ownership in every project and have created a culture that is well defined and unique. LBYD was founded in 1973 with the incorporation of E. Glenn Bishop & Associates. In 1978, with the merger of the structural engineering firm Lane & Hodnett Structural Engineers, the firm became Lane/Bishop/Hodnett, Inc. In 1987, the firm became LaneBishopYorkDelahay Inc., which is known today as LBYD Engineers. In 2001, LBYD began offering civil engineering services. With the addition of the civil department and the continued commitment of our structural department, LBYD has experienced growth at a phenomenal rate. We continue to pursue growth opportunities evidenced by opening more branch offices throughout the Southeast region. POSITION PURPOSE: This is an experienced position and may be involved in non-routine and complex assignments. The Senior Civil Designer works with a Project Manager or Principal to develop design concepts which are developed and incorporated in final plan sets or deliverables. The Senior Designer works in a collaborative team environment under the supervision of licensed engineers, producing construction documents for land development projects including but not limited to single and multi-family residential, educational, commercial and industrial sites. The Senior Civil Designer can assume project design lead responsibilities under the direction of a licensed engineer. They may direct staff designers and engineers to accomplish designs. They may oversee the entire design process or assist as a technical expert on a specialized design. The Senior Designer may work on several concurrent projects. The Senior Designer has gained extensive experience in all areas of land development design. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties are typical of the position but are not all-encompassing. Each person is expected to help in whatever duties are required to deliver a quality product on schedule. + Provide schematic design information including conceptual land development plans and project requirements. + Prepare preliminary task/needs list. + Incorporate design concepts from schematic design into design development and work with project team to produce construction documents. + Coordinate project requirements with other design professionals and other design disciplines. + Select details which will be used on project. + Document existing conditions and perform some troubleshooting. + Edit specification sections. + Attend construction meetings and produce site observation reports. + Produce final punch list. + Research non-routine code issues and obtain interpretations from code officials. + Prepare addendums and change orders. Initiate additional service requests and turn over to Project Manager for submittal to client. + Prepare engineering opinion of probable cost and review contractor cost estimates. + Provide value engineering. + Review drawings and documents to assure compliance with company design and production standards. + In role of project leader, coordinate staff activities to assure achieving goals of project budget, schedule and quality. + Use computer programs and spread sheets for engineering analysis and presentations. + Edit word-processing documents and understand procedures for file saving, retrieving and transferring. + Maintain neat and organized work area which allows efficient access to project information required by other team members. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: + Associate degree + Generally, has 10 or more years of progressive drafting and design experience as a designer, drafter, and engineering technician. + Experience and proficiency in detail design work. + Must be proficient in the use of computer for design and understand CAD operations. + General knowledge of civil engineering design. + Understanding and knowledge of applicable codes. + Keep current, on the
Created: 2025-12-05