Senior Civil Engineering Designer

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Core States Group designs, builds, and manages programs and projects across North America and has been recognized on top lists throughout the architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry. Established in 1999, the company offers integrated solutions with seamless continuity, and many of the world’s most notable brands count on Core States Group to deliver speed to market, cost certainty, and compelling design. With 23 offices across the United States and Canada, Core States Group is an industry powerhouse that drives innovation and improves everyday life for countless people across several markets, including Convenience, Distributed Generation, Financial, Grocery, Housing, Industrial, Restaurants, Retail, Semiconductor, Tribal, Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure, and more. Visit us at www.core-states.com.

Summary of Position:

As a Senior Civil Engineering Desinger, supporting our Energy/EPC business unit, you will lead civil design efforts for energy and ZEV infrastructure projects across North America. You will own the production of site layout, grading, utilities, erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, and permitting packages for energy and EV infrastructure projects in a design-build environment.

This role is both technical and leadership focused. You will:

Lead and mentor a team of early-career civil designers
Coordinate closely with Professional Engineers, Project Managers, and construction staff
Ensure that design packages meet client standards, applicable codes, constructability requirements, and project schedules

You will help shape and enforce civil standards for our Energy / EPC practice, contributing directly to quality, speed to market, and the development of younger staff.

Who you are:

You demonstrate strong communication and enjoy fostering strong relationships. You proactively seek opportunities to improve processes which offer better ideas, thus supporting innovation. You align with business objectives. You want to be part of a strong culture that is built upon respect and teamwork. You are professional, accountable and commit to learning. You align with our Core Values of: Integrity, Service, Excellence, Innovation, Inclusion.

Responsibilities:

Technical Design:

Develop and oversee full civil site design packages, including site layout, grading, drainage, utilities, access, and code-compliant details for energy and EV infrastructure projects
Prepare grading plans, profiles, sections, and construction details using AutoCAD Civil 3D
Perform or review civil and hydrologic calculations, including stormwater conveyance and detention, utility sizing, and road and parking design, using tools such as HydroCAD, Hydraflow, ICPR/StormWise, and similar software
Prepare erosion and sediment control plans, SWPPPs, and stormwater management reports in accordance with local, state, and federal standards
Coordinate civil interfaces with electrical equipment (transformers, switchgear, inverters, BESS pads, EV chargers, generators, hydrogen systems, etc.) to ensure safe, constructible layouts in tight sites

Leadership and Mentoring:

Lead day-to-day work planning for a small team of civil designers, assigning tasks, reviewing work, and providing technical coaching
Perform QA/QC reviews of drawings and calculations prepared by junior staff to ensure consistency with company standards and project requirements
Help develop and maintain civil design standards, templates, and best practices for Energy / EPC projects

Coordination and Project Delivery:

Collaborate closely with Civil Project Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Structural Engineers, Geotechnical Engineers, Construction Project Managers, and permitting specialists as part of an integrated EPC team
Support Project Managers with scoping, design schedules, and design milestone delivery
Research AHJ requirements and design standards, and coordinate with authorities having jurisdiction through entitlement, permitting, and construction phase.
Prepare permit-ready drawing sets and technical documentation for submittal to AHJs and utility companies
Respond to RFIs, submittals, and construction questions; provide constructability input to field teams

Field and Client Support:

Conduct site walks and field investigations to verify existing conditions, collect measurements, and assess constraints
Provide civil support to construction and commissioning teams to help ensure design intent is maintained and field changes are captured in as-built documentation

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
E.I.T. preferred; P.E. in Civil Engineering is a plus
Approximately 6–10 years of progressive site / civil design experience, preferably including commercial or infrastructure projects (fueling, convenience, industrial, energy, or EV charging)
Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D for site design, grading, and plan production
Experience with stormwater / hydrology tools such as HydroCAD, Hydraflow, HEC-RAS, ICPR/StormWise, or similar
Demonstrated experience reviewing and mentoring the work of junior designers
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)

Team:

You will be part of a national Energy / EPC civil team that includes Civil Designers, Civil Project Engineers, Professional Engineers, and Project Managers across multiple offices. You will report to a Civil Engineering leader within the Energy / EPC business unit and collaborate closely with local office leadership in Ontario, Somerville, or Tampa.

Work Location:

This is a hybrid role, based out of our Ontario, CA; Somerville, NJ; or Tampa, FL office. Regular in-office collaboration is expected, with flexibility for partial remote work and periodic travel for site visits and project meetings.

Benefits:

COMPENSATION – Competitive wages and bonus programs
RETIREMENT – We offer a great 401(k) match to help you invest in your future and grow your retirement savings with confidence.
HEALTHCARE – Excellent health benefits, life insurance options, and supplemental benefit options, giving you the flexibility to choose the coverage that best fits your needs and lifestyle.
VACATION – Generous PTO time to help you recharge, relax, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
PERKS – Team wellness challenges, Costco membership reimbursement, half-day Fridays during summer months + much more!
WORK-LIFE BALANCE – A flexible work environment that supports a healthy work-life balance, whether you’re in the office, working remotely, or somewhere in between.
PAID PARENTAL LEAVE – Four weeks of fully paid parental leave to give you time to bond with your new addition and support your growing family.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT – Advance your education with support! We offer tuition reimbursement to support your learning journey.

Note: Please do not be concerned if you do not meet every requirement. At Core States we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

This position will remain open until it is filled.

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