• Project Designer

    CDR Maguire (Allentown, PA)


    CDR Maguire delivers engineering consulting services, emergency management solutions, and disaster health and medical services. Founded in 1938, the firm has grown with offices across the nation. Serving clients in New England, Pennsylvania, and Florida, CDR Maguire Engineering is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm that operates at the intersection of innovation and alternative project delivery solutions. Partnering with clients to solve their most complex challenges, CDR Maguire Engineering provides a full continuum of services, including project and program management, transportation design, and construction engineering management and inspection.

     

    CDR Maguire Inc., a national multi-disciplinary engineering firm, is seeking a qualified Project Designer with 5+ years of experience for our Allentown, PA office. This role will be responsible for collaborating with other surveyors, engineers, or designers on projects for state, regional, local, and private clients performing a variety of tasks in the preparation of plans and/or tasks on multiple projects and checking the work of others.

     

    Sponsorship is not available for this position.

    Requirements

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    + Perform engineering design tasks under Professional Engineering supervision Typical tasks include, but are not limited to, the preparation of erosion & sediment control, stormwater, and drainage plans, performing related engineering design and calculations, completing hydrologic and hydraulic studies, and quantity take offs. Preparation of state and local permit applications and materials.

    + Promote internal and external client service throughout the organization.

    + Perform engineering design functions with minimal supervision, guidance, including engineering computations, report writing, etc.

    + Participate in visits to project sites, project status meetings, client, and public meetings.

    + Review project submittals, RFI’s and payment applications

    + Keep up to date with new design technology, permitting requirements, and design standards.

    + Assist in the preparation of engineering reports, technical specifications, and cost estimates.

    + Provide support to other offices and technical practices as needed.

    OTHER PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

    + Attend training as provided by Company.

    + Other duties that may arise from time-to-time and/or are commensurate with the title and position.

    + Limited travel, as required, as it relates to above duties or as directed by supervisor.

    EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

    + A.S. Degree in Civil Engineering or demonstrate relevant experience.

    + Ability to use and/or learn relevant computer software as needed, including but not limited to Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D, Hydraflow and VT-PSUHM. Knowledge of Bentley MicroStation, Open Road Design, and Bentley OpenFlows is also beneficial.

    + 5+ years of related experience. Preferred 8+ years EIT Certification Preferred.

    + Ability to perform engineering design tasks independently.

    + Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local regulations and guidelines.

    + Ability to research and become familiar with state and local design manuals, procedures, specifications, standards, computer programs, codes, engineering software, and plan presentation format.

    + Written communication skills to prepare technical reports, letters, meeting minutes, transmittals, etc.

    + Ability to communicate effectively with ownership, management, co-workers, customers, vendors, contractors, partners, and other stakeholders in a professional manner.

    + Ability to work as part of a design team, coordinate with technical practices and allied professions, and perform design tasks with supervision of senior engineering staff.

     

    CDR Maguire is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V and EO/AAN/D. Must be able to work in the United States to apply.

     

    Benefits

     

    CDR Maguire provides employees competitive benefits packages and the resources to develop and succeed in both their professional and personal lives. We support employees and their eligible family members with a comprehensive benefits program, which provides variety and flexibility to meet individual needs.