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Civil Designer I

Honolulu, HIOnsiteFull Time$72,100–$86,118 /yrPosted 18 days ago

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Required skills

  • AutoCAD
  • Civil 3D
  • Microsoft Office
  • technical report writing
  • data presentations
  • engineering maps
  • engineering records
  • construction plans
  • desktop computer
  • civil engineering

Nice to have

  • Fundamentals of Engineering exam
  • project management activities
  • survey data collection
  • survey data interpretation
  • new technologies

Role summary

Bowers + Kubota Consulting, a full-service engineering firm, seeks a Civil Designer I in Honolulu, HI. This role supports civil engineers by providing technical expertise in project analysis, coordination, and delivery. Responsibilities include operating CAD software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D) and Microsoft Office to create detailed drawings and plans, assisting with research and data collection, attending project meetings, and performing field inspections. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, strong technical writing and communication skills, and the ability to learn new technologies and manage multiple tasks. A Fundamentals of Engineering exam completion is preferred.

Bowers + Kubota Consulting is a full-service architectural, landscape architecture, engineering, planning, construction management, and project/program management firm that has been servicing the islands for more than forty years. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work both nationally and in Hawai'i, we are dedicated to delivering successful projects of superior quality to our clients through teamwork and integrity.

Under general supervision, the Civil Designer I will work closely with civil engineers to ensure that projects, programs, and procedures are effectively and efficiently administered by providing practical technical expertise in the analysis, coordination, and delivery of engineering functions. The Civil Designer I will assist various activities of the Engineer Department to promote process optimization in engineering projects and assist junior technicians in the civil engineering development track.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an accredited college or university.

• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam preferred.

• Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.

• Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.

• Principles and practices of algebra, geometry and trigonometry as applied to computation of angles, areas, distances, and traverses.

• Understand how to research and read engineering maps and records.

• Principles and practices of technical report writing and data presentations.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills required; ability to interface well and work effectively in a team environment; willingness to learn and support project management activities.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks, projects, and schedules.

• Ability to respond quickly to rush projects, multiple deadlines, or emergencies.

• Ability to work in a team setting and get along well with others; work with accuracy; reliability; resourcefulness; good judgment.

• Ability to understand construction plans.

• Ability to use a desktop computer, CAD software, and Microsoft Office.

• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Coordination of research, planning, design, and other comprehensive materials needed for engineering projects and activities.

• Operating AutoCAD, Civil 3D, other engineering software and Microsoft Office to create detailed drawings, plans, and specifications for civil engineering projects.

• Directly supports the operations of the Engineering Department with routine projects to ensure familiarity with the full range of operating conditions.

• Participates in the development of designs, plans, and specifications for projects.

• Attend project meetings and contribute to discussions on project progress and challenges.

• Perform field inspections as needed.

• Interpret specifications for city, state, and federal requirements as needed.

• Prepare periodic project status reports.

• Provide performance and task analysis required to complete projects.

• Assist in the collection and interpretation of survey data for engineering projects.

• Interpret specifications and provide information on pertinent codes.

• Work collaboratively with all levels of all departments in development and design.

LOCATION: Honolulu, HI

SALARY RANGE: $72,100 – $86,118 per year depending on experience

Please apply directly online at: www.bowersandkubota.com

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled

100% Employee Owned

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