Site / Civil Designer Position

Job Summary

Element Design is looking for a Full-Time Site / Civil Designer for our Lexington, KY office. This mid-level position will consider designers with site design experience working for a civil engineering, architectural, or landscape architectural firm or department.  Under close supervision, this position will support the Senior Engineers and Landscape Architects with the development of high-quality site design projects. The successful candidate will be a team player who is willing to learn from and work with a highly talented and experienced team.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Assist in developing drawings to support planning and design projects. 

  • Assist in preparation of engineering reports.

  • Assist in developing graphic communication of designs, including charts, profiles, and models as required.

  • Coordinate project assignments with other design team members.

  • Assist with review of drawings supplied by vendors, clients, and engineers and architects and recommend necessary changes.

  • Research code issues and work with City, State, and County officials and assist with permitting for projects.

  • Research design options and document findings for Project Managers.

  • Assist with other duties assigned by Project Managers.

  • Attend design review meetings and interact with clients.

  • Perform site visits, both supervised and unsupervised, as needed to document findings in the field.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Associate’s or Technical Degree from an accredited program in Civil Engineering Technology, Computer Aided Drafting & Design or a related field required.

  • Minimum 5 years of experience working in Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related field.

  • Demonstrated work experience showing strong drafting skills and development of construction drawings.

  • Proficiency with AutoCad required, experience specifically with AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred.  Experience with Revit a plus, but not required.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required. Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite software preferred.

  • Experience with 3D modelling and rendering software such as Lumion is desired.

  • Interest and experience in all aspects of site design, including stormwater design, site grading, and site utility design.

  • Self-motivated and able to work independently on multiple tasks.

  • Willingness to perform a variety of activities as needed by the team.

 Benefits and Perks

Element Design offers competitive salary and benefits that includes the following:

  • Medical and Dental Insurance

  • Short term disability

  • Paid vacation, sick days and holidays

  • Paid professional development hours

  • Flexible work environment

  • Casual atmosphere

Element Design is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. As such, we are an equal opportunity employer and a certified WBE (Women-Owned Business Enterprise). Please forward resume to the element team by email: info@element-site.com