Designer II (Land Development)

Join EPS Group -- a top 10 firm in the Southwest -- and discover opportunities to advance your career in engineering, planning, surveying, landscape architecture, and construction management, both in the private and public sectors. We're an Arizona-based company that fosters a culture of entrepreneurial spirit, elevated thinking, being team-minded, and embracing tough talk. Our unified team spans offices across Arizona, Colorado, and Texas, all driven by a shared vision: Innovate to Elevate Lives. You’ll experience competitive compensation, benefits, and quarterly performance bonuses. See why we say #IAmEPS.

Designer II

Reports To: Project Manager

Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt 

Primary Areas of Focus

• Site Constraints
• Grading
• Internal Redlines

Core Responsibilities

• Identify significant site constraints.
• Interpret project plans to determine where to place utility and piping systems.
• Read maps, surveys, and plans to note land grading, nearby structures, and other factors affecting piping and utility systems placement.
• Perform basic site grading with ASE, feature lines, or corridors, to determine finished floor or pad elevations and open space grades.
• Generate earthwork models and utilize Civil 3D tools to perform quantity calculations and identify deep cut and/or fill areas.
• Prepare basic exhibits.
• Generate internal redlines on design-specific comments and perform QA/QC on redlines for simple sites.
• Format base files from external project team members for land development projects.
• Responsible for completing timecards accurately and on time.
• Coordinate with external team members and subconsultants on complicated design elements.
• Responsible for completing timecards accurately and on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Achieve an 85-90% Billable Utilization Rate. Non-billable activities include company & team meetings, professional development, community involvement, innovation time, culture & engagement activities, learning, and training.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate degree in Construction Management, Computer Aided Drafting/Design, or a similar field ideal.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience using Civil 3D or Land Development Desktop to design and prepare construction drawings for Land Development projects.
• Expert in Civil 3D, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam.
• Coordination between AutoCAD Civil 3D and HEC-RAS, a plus.
• Attention to detail, excellent communication, and multi-tasking skills.
• Proficient understanding of municipal codes.
• Diversified experience within various stages/design elements of a project is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance.

Physical Requirements

• Required to stand, walk, and sit.
• The position may require a visit to project sites occasionally.
• The position requires a normal range of hearing.
• The employee must be able to lift 40 lbs. occasionally.
• Requires prolonged sitting with 15% of the time spent bending and reaching.
• Must have manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
• Noise levels are consistent with a standard office environment.

Perks & Benefits

• Health, life, 401(k), dental and vision insurance
• Short-term, long-term disability insurance and leave
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Bereavement leave
• Discretionary bonuses, if applicable
• Hybrid schedule available after 90-day evaluation

EPS Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  We offer a competitive salary and bonus program, a wide range of benefits including 401(k) with employer match, advancement potential, and the opportunity to become an integral part of a highly respected firm.