Civil Engineer

We are looking for a Civil Engineer to support our CDI mission in Building Stronger Communities. By contributing to projects and engaging with the team, you will support our mission and developing a better tomorrow.

Be a part of the CDI Mission:

The ideal candidate brings both project expertise and a people-first mindset—committed to collaboration and making a meaningful difference. CDI values a people-first culture and encourages flexible scheduling to help each team member reach their ideal work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning and coordinating the technical aspects of civil site projects assigned.
• Responsible for being the project point of contact with clients, project team consultants, contractors,  work scope, budgets and schedules.
• Explore our services of water resources, transportation, structural, site, survey and infrastructure & analytics.
• Work on civil site development projects by leading the design of site, utility and grading improvements.
• Work in AutoCAD or MicroStation to design and draft project improvements.
• Model/design aspects of civil engineering projects: pavement, sanitary and storm hydraulics (flow and pipe size), storm hydrology (rainfall volume, water quality volume, detention modeling/routing), and design of storm-water management facilities (bioretention, pervious pavements, vegetated swales). Roadway vertical and horizontal alignments. Striping, signing, signal design, and other aspects of roadway design.

• Proficient in AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D, and Microstation and/or Open Roads Designer.
• Knowledge of civil engineering related technical design associated with water resources, transportation, structural or site development.
• Good communication skills. Experience with building and sustaining strong client relationships.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a four-year college or university.
• EI (Engineer-In-Training), or capable of achieving within 6 months.
• PE preferred.
• 0-10 years’ experience.

This role can be based out of any of the CDI locations. The travel expected is up to 10%.

Why Join CDI?

• Shared Ownership: As an ESOP, we offer our Team Members a direct stake in CDI’s success, empowering them to take initiative and contribute meaningfully.
• Enjoy Flexibility: We know life doesn’t follow a 9-5 schedule, so we offer flexible work options to help you balance your career and life.
• Work with Purpose: You'll engage in meaningful projects aligned with your passions and career goals, ensuring your work has a lasting impact.
• Collaboration and Celebration: We host frequent company-wide events, giving you the chance to connect and have fun with Team Members across our offices.
• People-First Culture: We prioritize your growth, well-being, and success, ensuring you have the support and opportunities to thrive both professionally and personally.

Our Culture and Beyond:

CDI’s culture remains foundational to our success as an organization. We believe mutual trust and respect comes first to ensure Team Members feel valued, heard and supported. We strive to unlock a Team Members full potential through continuous learning and growth, where you are empowered to embrace new challenge and thrive in a collaborative environment. Beyond the office, we’re committed to living out our mission of Building Stronger Communities. We offer volunteer time off to encourage team members to give back and make a lasting impact in the community. Check out more about who we are here: https://www.civildesigninc.com/culture/

Below is a brief highlight of our benefits:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $65,000-$120,000/year. Compensation will vary based upon relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors.