Civil Staff Engineer

Are you an engineer looking for a fast-paced dynamic firm where you have direct input to the highest level in the organization, get to work on exciting projects and have the opportunity and encouragement to grow both personally and professionally? If so, we would like you to join our team. We are a specialized engineering and planning firm with a team of highly capable and passionate people. We come to work excited about the next challenge, supporting each other so that we are all successful together. We work with award winning architects and landscape architects to create iconic spaces that we are proud to visit and share when construction is complete.

As a Civil Staff Engineer at Summit, you are responsible for engineering and design tasks while working on a project team. The Staff Engineer solves engineering problems and prepares engineering documents. The Staff Engineer is responsible for planning and conducting work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application, and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria. This role prepares or modifies drawings, specifications, calculations, and other engineering work in compliance with applicable codes and accepted engineering practices of Summit Engineering.

Salary Range: $80,000 to $95,000 annually

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs limited engineering calculations and design using technical skills and engineering judgment to transform concept designs into Construction Documents.
• At the direction of other engineers, prepares plans and engineering documents using AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Revit or other software.
• Reviews sketches and/or detailed layout information from others for incorporation into the Construction Drawings and Technical Specifications.
• Performs engineering analysis using hand calculations; backchecks work with computer software to become familiar with software capabilities.
• Prepares engineering reports and other documentation. Communicates clearly with the internal project team, as well as clients, contractors, and outside consultants as necessary.
• Provides input to project team regarding project status on a regular basis.
• Takes responsibility for accuracy and completion of assigned tasks. Back checks work, communicates questions, and resolves discrepancies.
• Works on multiple tasks concurrently. Monitors progress and communicates status to Project Manager or supervisor.
• Utilized Summit technical standards for the creation of work products.
• Attends offsite project meetings and construction site visits.
• Actively participates in learning and development opportunities and engages in training related to the position.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent education and experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) certification (or in the process of obtaining).
• Demonstrates knowledge of, and is capable of producing drawings in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.  The candidate should be familiar with the capabilities and operations of Civil 3D for building surfaces, performing grading, laying out utilities, building corridors and cutting profiles and sections.
• Experience in Hydraulics and Hydrology, and familiarity with Low Impact Development (LID) measures.
• Exhibits strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with the use of computers including spreadsheets, word processing, and engineering software and ability to prepare electronic design calculation documents.
• Ability to problem solve, complete assigned tasks efficiently, and meet project deadlines.
• Understands applicable code requirements and engineering concepts. Able to perform engineering design and detailing for projects of limited complexity.
• Must maintain a valid Driver’s License.
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Summit Engineering, Inc. is a multi-disciplined design engineering firm located in the heart of beautiful Sonoma County, in Santa Rosa, CA. Our Civil, Wastewater, Structural and Electrical engineering and Planning divisions provide consulting services for wineries, high-end residential properties, resorts, and other private sector projects. Summit Engineering has been voted as a “Best Places to Work” for nineteen years. We work a 9/80 schedule, which means you have every other Friday off. Employees also have the option to work from home one day a week after their 90-day introductory period.

For more information visit our website at www.summit-sr.com.