What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Design Engineer position at NTH Consultants?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Civil Design Engineer
Who we are
NTH Consultants, Ltd. (NTH) has been providing professional engineering consulting services to the energy, community development, industry, transportation, and water markets since 1968. From a small, Detroit-based, geotechnical engineering firm, our company has grown into to a nationally recognized, full service infrastructure and environmental consulting firm, providing a wide range of services in civil design, geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, and facilities engineering. Those who join our team will see first-hand the impact they have on the environment, public infrastructure, renewable energy, and community development efforts through exciting, high-profile, and challenging projects. Every day, our staff solves problems and overcomes challenges that make an immediate difference to our clients and the people they serve.
A day in the life of a Civil Design Engineer at NTH
- Develop and prepare work plans and proposals for engineering services related to site / civil consultation and design, including :
- Defining the scope of field investigations and design effort
- Preparing cost estimates and project schedules
- Preparing, delivering, and discussing design and bid documents with clients
- Managing project schedule and budget for various projects
- Prepare and review engineering analyses, reports, calculations, contract documents, designs, and specifications for site / civil projects.
- Plan, organize, supervise, and conduct field evaluations and field inspection programs as necessary.
- Assess feasibility and soundness of proposed site / civil features.
- Develop design details and specify appropriate construction materials.
- Coordinate construction quality control services, conduct periodic site visits, and review daily field reports prepared by others.
- Conduct pre-proposal, pre-construction, and construction progress meetings, and prepare minutes of those meetings.
- Develop and present project-specific or technical presentations to clients, technical organizations, and in-house staff.
- Assist Project Manager(s) in managing Projects that require financial, technical, and administrative leadership and growing opportunities with new and existing clients.
- Partners with Project Managers & Project Directors to mitigate client concerns and communicate changes to scope, schedule, and budget.
What you will enjoy (the perks!)
Requirements
Why choose us?
In 2024, NTH was named a National & Metro Detroit's Best and Brightest Company .
As an employee-owned firm, we take our work seriously, but we know how to have fun. We promote a relaxed company culture that focuses on improving not only our staff members' professional life, but also their personal life. We regularly schedule company activities which support employee ownership, such as golf outings, off-site company holiday party, food trucks, book clubs, ESOP month Oktoberfest celebrations, and many more team building events. We also offer a robust engagement program that focuses on all aspects of wellness. Opportunities include regular challenges, educational presentations and health initiatives, impromptu activities such as group lunch walks, healthy snack days, after work bike outings, and more.
Work Authorization
Authorized to work full-time in the U.S.A. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired are required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
AAP / EEO Statement
NTH Consultants, Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
NTH Consultants, Ltd. participates in E-Verify.
