September 27, 2024

Sherwood Design Engineers

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Design Engineer I

Design Engineer I
CA | GA | NY | CR

About Sherwood Design Engineers
Sherwood is a civil and environmental engineering firm that is committed to investing in and embracing people, communities and the environment.
Our team has delivered net zero energy and net zero carbon systems, net positive water systems, resilient coastlines, natural resource protection, green streets, living roofs and more for thousands of clients in the region and across the globe. We specialize in sustainable infrastructure, water management strategies, green building design, and systems based solutions for infrastructure and landscapes. Our focus is on the conservation and management of the consumption of all site resources — carbon, energy, water, and waste. We’ve worked on over thirty award-winning projects, and our work has been published locally and internationally.
Founded in 2003, our award-winning projects include Hudson Yards in New York (the largest private real estate development in U.S. history), San Francisco Better Streets Plan, Greater New Orleans Urban Water Plan, revitalization of the iconic waterfront Brooklyn Bridge Park, and the 35 square-km Baietan Urban Area Plan in the heart of Guangzhou, China.
Our mission is to engineer an environmentally and socially regenerative planet. Will you join us?

Role Summary
At Sherwood Design Engineers, we value collaboration that incorporates multiple perspectives, and believe that diverse ideas produce more robust and equitable solutions. We have an amazing opportunity for a driven and curious Design Engineer focused on land development design to support our team.

Minimum Skills

Typically industry experience in infrastructure
Licentiate’s degree (Licenciatura) in Civil Engineering
Exercises sound judgment on details of work and in application of standard methods for conventional and innovative work.
Ability to work with multiple site base files oriented in different coordinate frames and varying units.
Ability to read and understand topographic information.
Working knowledge of Windows, MS Office, and cloud-based collaboration software (Google Apps, Microsoft Teams, Dropbox, etc.)
Proficient in Auto CAD and Working Knowledge of Civil 3D
Intermediate English

Preferred Skills

Typically one to two years of experience in an infrastructure design firm
Basic knowledge of civil design programs (Autodesk SSA, Epa NET, Water CAD, HEC-RAS, HY8, HEC-HMS, Arc GIS, QGIS, Bluebeam, Infraworks)
Basic knowledge of GIS principles
Preferred career courses knowledge: Road Design, Pavements, Hydraulics, Hydrology & Geotech.
B2-C1 English level

Expected Outcomes

Research, design, develop, and evaluate plans, specifications, and layouts for residential, commercial, and industrial development projects, public works improvements, or other capital improvement projects using applied knowledge of civil engineering
Model alignments, profiles and corridors using Civil 3D
Model Pipe networks in Civil 3D
Prepare Earthworks and grading models
Prepare hydraulic and hydrological models and reports for storm and sanitary sewers using Ay A regulations
Design naturally and physically built structures using knowledge of biology, statistics, dynamics, materials, kinematics, hydrology, hydraulics, and geotechnics
Prepare technical reports, prepare and compile design specifications, and provide quantity takeoffs for budgets
Assist civil engineers in the inspection and construction administration process
Ensure projects comply with local zoning and ordinances, as well as national regulatory requirements
Create and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics
Use drafting tools or computer-aided design (CAD) equipment and software in design work

What We Offer

Flexible working - with one Friday off every month and 2 days remote (hybrid schedule)
Birthday Leave
Private Health Insurance with Panamerican Life Insurance Group
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Learning and Development stipend to use as you see fit
Fun team events, lunches and happy hours to get to know colleagues outside of work
A tangible opportunity to truly help the environment!

Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.