Young Management & Consulting (YMC) is seeking an experienced and motivated Civil Site Development Engineer to provide engineering design support for civil infrastructure improvements at power generation facilities and other industrial sites. This position is responsible for the planning, design, and development of grading, drainage, roadway, stormwater management, and erosion control systems that support facility operations, environmental compliance, and capital improvement projects.
The successful candidate will prepare complete engineering design packages, construction drawings, technical calculations, and supporting documentation while collaborating with project managers, environmental specialists, construction personnel, and other engineering disciplines. This role requires strong technical expertise in civil site development, proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, and the ability to support projects from initial concept through construction.
Limited travel to project sites is required to perform field assessments, collect site information, validate design assumptions, and provide construction support.
Key ResponsibilitiesCivil Engineering Design
- Develop civil site development designs for industrial facilities, power plants, substations, and related infrastructure projects.
- Prepare grading and earthwork plans to support new construction, facility expansions, and site improvements.
- Design stormwater management systems, drainage infrastructure, detention facilities, culverts, swales, and storm sewer networks.
- Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses in support of site development and stormwater management requirements.
- Design roadway layouts, access roads, parking areas, utility corridors, and site circulation improvements.
- Develop erosion and sediment control plans in accordance with regulatory requirements and environmental best practices.
- Prepare engineering calculations supporting civil designs, including grading, drainage, runoff, and stormwater management.
Construction Drawings & Documentation
- Develop complete civil construction drawing packages utilizing company drafting standards, templates, and CAD procedures.
- Produce detailed engineering drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Prepare design sketches, technical exhibits, plan profiles, sections, and construction details.
- Ensure engineering packages are complete, accurate, and suitable for construction.
- Review drawings for quality assurance and compliance with project requirements.
- Maintain organized engineering files and project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
Project & Construction Support
- Provide technical engineering support during construction activities.
- Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) and assist with field-related engineering questions.
- Evaluate field conditions and recommend design modifications when necessary.
- Support construction teams by resolving design issues and coordinating engineering revisions.
- Participate in design review meetings and interdisciplinary coordination efforts.
- Assist with special engineering assignments and capital improvement initiatives.
Site Assessments
- Conduct site visits to obtain field measurements, verify existing conditions, and support engineering design development.
- Document existing site conditions through field notes and photographic documentation.
- Evaluate constructability considerations and identify potential design challenges.
- Coordinate with plant personnel and project stakeholders during field investigations.
- Support project teams by validating design assumptions through field observations.
Collaboration & Communication
- Coordinate with environmental specialists, project managers, structural engineers, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and construction personnel.
- Interface effectively with contractors, consultants, vendors, regulatory agencies, and client representatives.
- Present technical recommendations during project meetings.
- Maintain clear communication throughout all phases of project execution.
- Support multiple projects simultaneously while meeting established schedules and project milestones.
Technical Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred or the ability to obtain licensure.
- Minimum 5+ years of civil engineering experience supporting industrial, utility, energy, or infrastructure projects.
- Strong experience in:
- Civil Site Development
- Grading Design
- Hydrology & Hydraulics
- Stormwater Management
- Drainage System Design
- Roadway Design
- Earthwork Design
- Erosion & Sediment Control
- Construction Drawing Development
- Experience supporting power generation facilities, industrial plants, utility infrastructure, or heavy industrial projects is highly desirable.
Technical Skills
- AutoCAD Civil 3D (Advanced)
- AutoCAD
- Stormwater modeling software (Hydraflow, HydroCAD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, PondPack, or equivalent)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Engineering calculations and technical documentation
- Civil drafting standards and design workflows
- Construction plan development
- Technical report preparation
Knowledge Requirements
Working knowledge of:
- Civil site development principles
- Stormwater regulations and best management practices (BMPs)
- Hydrologic and hydraulic design
- Grading and earthwork analysis
- Utility coordination
- Construction methods and sequencing
- Environmental permitting considerations
- Industrial facility infrastructure
- Construction support and field engineering
- Engineering quality assurance processes
Core Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities
- High attention to detail
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments
- Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently
- Strong customer service mindset
- Professional judgment and sound engineering decision-making
- Adaptability in a fast-paced project environment
Physical Requirements
- Ability to perform field inspections at active industrial and power generation facilities.
- Ability to traverse uneven terrain and active construction sites safely.
- Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and access elevated work areas when necessary.
- Ability to travel periodically for project site visits.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Experience supporting power generation facilities, utility infrastructure, or heavy industrial projects.
- Familiarity with environmental compliance and permitting requirements.
- Experience preparing erosion and sediment control plans.
- Knowledge of stormwater permitting and drainage regulations.
- Experience supporting construction administration and field engineering.
- Familiarity with interdisciplinary engineering coordination.
Pay: From $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
