Civil Designer
Otak, Vancouver, WA, United States
Otak is hiring a Transportation, Active Transportation, and Civil Designer! Come join our diverse, thriving civil engineering practice and use your expertise in successfully undertaking land development and/or public transportation infrastructure projects throughout the Metro area. This position will work on multi-disciplinary projects where you will use your engineering judgment to transform design concepts into construction drawings and technical specifications. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with an enthusiastic, team-oriented attitude! This position can be based in our Portland, OR or Vancouver, WA office. Occasional travel between offices may be necessary for design team collaboration and/or client meetings. Otak is an integrated multi-disciplinary design firm, you will have the opportunity to partner with our architects, landscape architects, urban designers, planners, surveyors and support staff, who all share a desire to blend an innovative approach to creating mindful designs. What you'll do: Collaborate with Engineering colleagues in the transportation, active transportation, and infrastructure design team on project and task related work. Assist Project Engineers in preparing construction plans and specifications related to roadway design, water and sanitary sewer design, active transportation, pedestrian and bike access, and Safe Routes to Schools using Autodesk Civil 3D and/or Bentley MicroStation software. Perform civil design calculations, sketches, and technical evaluations for projects. Assist in preparing cost estimates and technical specifications. Assist with construction support services responding to contractor RFIs, submittal reviews, as-built drawings, and field observations. Work with the team on all aspects of projects including developing proposals, project set-up, drafting, design, quality control, coordination, and collaboration. What you bring: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent education is required. Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of professional work experience with an emphasis on civil design for transportation infrastructure, active transportation, or land development. Possession of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)/Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or proof of exam scheduled. Demonstrated experience with latest Autodesk Civil 3D or Bentley MicroStation software. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Passion for transportation, active transportation, and infrastructure projects and service to public agencies and communities. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience, qualifications, and work location as well as market and business considerations. Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000 per year Benefits At our core, we believe that supporting our communities begins with supporting our employees. No matter what stage you're at in your career, we have a comprehensive total rewards program to enhance your quality of life, help support your family, and assist you in achieving your personal and professional goals. Otak employees enjoy competitive salaries; no-cost medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; a 401(k)-retirement match that is 100% vested immediately; ; Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual based on your industry experience rather than your seniority plus 9 paid holidays per year; a commuter allowance (based on your office location); support for your professional registration and/or certification fees; and much more! Why work at Otak? We're not just looking for skills and experience, having shared values is just as imp