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As a Civil Designer for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), in our Indianapolis, IN office, you will collaborate with multi-disciplined project teams to create detailed and accurate designs that support our clients' projects. This role offers the opportunity to leverage your experience across a wide variety of markets, including industrial, manufacturing, oil & gas, real estate, solid waste, power, and the public sector.

Individuals in this role will be expected to:

Work from detailed sketches and verbal or written directions to produce design plans typically associated with Civil design, including grading and earthwork, site layout, storm and utility, and erosion & sedimentation control

Prepare and store drawings and documentation in alignment with company standards

Perform self-reviews of completed work to identify and correct obvious errors before issuing the product for review by others

Learn and grow from constructive feedback given by more experienced project members

Offer value-oriented suggestions on project plan production to enhance efficiency and quality

Assist with general office functions such as printing and folding drawings, deliveries, and copying

Endless perks are available to employees at CEC! Our office boasts a full-scale gym, creating the perfect balance of wellness and productivity. Throughout the year, employees enjoy fun team building activities.  We also understand the importance of reaching beyond the office and giving back to the community-CEC employees volunteer for workdays to enhance local parks and other charitable groups.  At CEC Indianapolis, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of connection, collaboration, and growth within the office and in our community.

Technical associate's degree; or high school diploma with equivalent on-the-job experience (Bachelor's degree in engineering related field is a plus)

2+ years of civil design experience

Demonstrated experience using Autodesk Civil 3D, with a working knowledge of the design tools within that program

Ability to read and understand construction drawings

Knowledge of civil design elements, including grading and earthwork, erosion and sedimentation control, layout, and stormwater management

Knowledge of comprehension engineering reports

Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Suite, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

Demonstrated experience using PDF viewing tools, such as Bluebeam or Adobe

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Analytical and strong problem-solving skills and openness to both receiving and offering help in a team environment

Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to meeting personal and team deadlines

Flexible and adaptable to a fast-paced environment

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to provide constructive feedback and value-oriented suggestions

Previous experience working in construction or surveying is a plus

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS

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