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McClelland Consulting Engineers (MCE), an ESP Company, is a regional, multidisciplined engineering consulting firm with more than 160 employees throughout four offices in Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, and Rogers. We are focused on providing exceptional customer service by committing our time, energy and professionalism to complete projects that enhance the quality of life, improve infrastructure and offer positive economic impacts to improve the communities where we serve, live and work.
Summary
Project Designer (PD) designs or assists in the design of construction projects dealing with Land Development projects such as, site design for new buildings, recreational facilities, trails, drainage, and other site related projects. A Project Designer must also have knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the fields of civil engineering and landscape architecture.
Responsibilities
- Develop construction documents for site development projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D. Construction documents sets include site plan, grading and drainage, utility, erosion control, plan sheets and applicable details
- Coordinate with the project team to develop and complete projects on time and on budget
- Complete plan review comments from internal quality control process and from the city review process
- Assist the Project Engineer and Landscape Architects, and Project Managers in completing technical specifications
- Prepare written communications, applications, and reports
- Review and implement municipal zoning ordinances, geotechnical reports, as well as state and federal codes to ensure project compliance
- Work in partnership with Project Managers and staff to identify opportunities and constraints for development sites, assist in municipal meetings and submittals, and complete plan revisions as needed to obtain project approval
- Prepare for, attend and may lead meetings with internal and external clients
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Landscape Architecture
- Knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures
- Thorough understanding of site planning and land development
- AutoCAD, Civil 3D, 3D modeling including grading plans
- Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of engineering and landscape architecture
- Exercising independent judgment
- Initiative
- Creativity
- Problem Solving and Critical Thinking skills
- Time Management and Planning
- Strong communication, writing, technical and analytical skills
- Microsoft OfficeÂ
- Candidates must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy. Â
PreferredÂ
- Internship in Civil Engineering or Landscape Architecture
Travel
- Most travel is limited to short or day trips to visit jobsites, meet clients, etc. Overnight trips are not generally required.
MCE offers an excellent employee benefits package including:
- Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews.
- 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility at beginning of the quarter following 3 months’ employment)Â
- PTO (Paid Time Off) & 9 Paid HolidaysÂ
- Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)Â
- Short-Term Disability Insurance (MCE self-insured)
- Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
- Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account & Limited Flexible Spending Account
- HSA Savings Account
- Additional Optional Insurances Available
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