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CDM Smith

Civil Engineer 5-Transit Site/Civil

Posted 5 days ago

Job Description

Job Description :
We are seeking a hands-on Site/Civil Transit Engineer to support the planning, design, and delivery of transit and infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in producing complete, bid-ready PS&E packages, works efficiently in AutoCAD Civil 3D, and is comfortable coordinating across disciplines, utilities, and agencies.
You’ll play a key role in advancing projects through design development, QA/QC, agency reviews, and procurement, contributing technically while helping ensure quality, constructability, and schedule.

Key Responsibilities
PS&E / Construction Document Production

Produce complete PS&E and construction drawing packages, including:

Plan & profile sheets
Typical sections and site-specific details
Utility coordination and relocation drawings
Signing & striping, ADA ramp details, MOT/staging plans


Develop bid-ready construction packages and respond to contractor questions during procurement

Site Civil & Transit Design

Perform detailed site civil design, including:

Grading, drainage, stormwater management, and utility layout
Pavement design, curb & gutter, and earthwork calculations


Develop erosion control plans, stormwater BMPs, and site-specific construction details
Support transit-related infrastructure such as stations, facilities, corridors, and supporting site elements

Civil 3D & Model-Based Design

Apply advanced AutoCAD Civil 3D capabilities, including:

Surfaces, alignments, corridors, pipe networks, and grading objects
Efficient corridor, surface, and data management
Complex grading scenarios and coordination with stormwater modeling


Utilize model-based plan production and manage sheet sets efficiently to support PS&E delivery

Cost Estimates, Specs & Agency Coordination

Develop engineer’s cost estimates (OPCC and PS&E level)
Prepare and coordinate technical specifications
Coordinate with utilities, municipalities, and agencies throughout design
Support QA/QC reviews and address comments during agency review cycles
Civil Engineer 5-Transit Site/Civil at CDM Smith | Renata