Civil Engineer

Join GPD Group, where our purpose is to improve the well-being of our employees, clients, communities and business partners by transforming opportunities into success. We are passionate about the work we do and the relationships we build with clients. Our employee ownership structure fosters a non-hierarchical collaborative work environment, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and creativity to the betterment of the organization and our clients. This structure also enables each associate to explore and expand their talents, reach their full potential, and deliver to the core traits that guide GPD Group and allow us to deliver successfully for our clients.

For more than 60 years, GPD Group has been providing architectural, engineering and planning services to clients across the United States. With a diverse team of more than 800 professionals working in 13 offices, it is our passion for our work and commitment to our purpose that unites us.

GPD is currently seeking a Civil Engineer in our Columbus, OH office location to provide management and coordination of multi-site design programs with national clients.

The ideal candidates should possess:

Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering

5+ years’ experience

Ability to maintain strong relationships with clients and coordinate with multidiscipline engineering and architectural design teams

Experience navigating through various entitlement approvals such as planning, zoning, engineering, architectural review boards, etc.

Experience preparing site due diligence studies

Experience with multi-site development design and development programs

Ability to create site plans following client and local code requirements

Ability to effectively read and understand site construction drawings

Ability to work on various development projects in different stages simultaneously

Strong communication skills

High level of attention to detail

Some travel required for site visits, planning and zoning meetings, meeting with local jurisdictions, etc.

Responsibilities will include:

Project tracking and reporting

Develop site sketches and site plans

Visit potential sites and complete site due diligence reports

Coordinate with the internal design teams and external subconsultant partners

Lead the entitlement and permit process

Preconstruction meetings and construction administration

GPD offers a compensation and benefits package which includes:

Health Insurance (employee + family premium fully covered by the company)

Dental Insurance (employee + family premium fully covered by the company)

Life Insurance

Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance.

Vision Insurance

401(k) with matching and company contribution

Bonus

Vacation & Sick Time

And much more…

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-M/F/Disabled/Vet

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