Designer III (Land Development)

Join EPS Group -- a top 10 firm in the Southwest -- and discover opportunities to advance your career in engineering, planning, surveying, landscape architecture, and construction management, both in the private and public sectors. We're an Arizona-based company that fosters a culture of entrepreneurial spirit, elevated thinking, being team-minded, and embracing tough talk. Our unified team spans offices across Arizona, Colorado, and Texas, all driven by a shared vision: Innovate to Elevate Lives. You'll experience competitive compensation, benefits, and quarterly performance bonuses. See why we say #IAmEPS.

Designer III

Reports To: Project Manager

Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Perks & Benefits

• Health, life, 401(k), dental and vision insurance
• Short-term, long-term disability insurance and leave
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Bereavement leave
• Discretionary bonuses, if applicable

Primary Areas of Focus

• Grading Design
• Internal Scheduling
• Mentor & Train

Core Responsibilities

• Perform complex grading design, including hillsides, large developments, and unique site conditions.
• Understand, develop and manage engineering calculations.
• Review rough sketches, drawings, specifications, and other engineering data received from engineers to ensure that they conform to design concepts.
• Responsible for internal schedule order of operations, workflow, and submittal deadlines.
• Demonstrate understanding of the work order and presentation method based on different drafting requirements for each agency.
• Prepare complex exhibits.
• Delegate subtasks and perform follow-up with minimal direction.
• Understand the scope of work, budgets, time allocation, client expectations, and basic change orders.
• Coordinate field directives and resolve issues, including ASIs, RFIs, plan revisions, etc.
• Coordinate submittals.
• You may be asked to provide a design with little direction from the engineering staff. Such plans include grading and drainage plans, street, sewer, storm drain and water plans, pipelines, and erosion control plans.
• Mentor and train associates in all stages of learning.
• Lead training and knowledge transfer for the designer role.
• Responsible for completing timecards accurately and on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Achieve an 85-90% Billable Utilization Rate. Non-billable activities include company & team meetings, professional development, community involvement, innovation time, culture & engagement activities, learning, and training.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate degree in Construction Management, Computer Aided Drafting/Design, or a similar field ideal.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience using Civil 3D or Land Development Desktop to design and prepare construction drawings for Land Development projects.
• Mastery of Civil 3D, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam.
• Experience coordinating between AutoCAD Civil 3D and HEC-RAS, a plus.
• Attention to detail, excellent communication, and multi-tasking skills. Able to problem solve and prioritize.
• Ability to work independently.
• Desire, willingness, and ability to teach.
• Advanced understanding of municipal codes.
• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance.

Physical Requirements

• Required to stand, walk, and sit.
• The position may require a visit to project sites occasionally.
• The position requires a normal range of hearing.
• The employee must be able to lift 40 lbs. occasionally.
• Requires prolonged sitting with 15% of the time spent bending and reaching.
• Must have manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
• Noise levels are consistent with a standard office environment.

EPS Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We offer a competitive salary and bonus program, a wide range of benefits including 401(k) with employer match, advancement potential, and the opportunity to become an integral part of a highly respected firm.