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Civil Designer

Froelich Engineers, Portland, OR, United States


Froelich Engineers, Inc. is seeking a full‑time, in‑person civil designer with 0 to 2 years of experience for our Portland office location.

Froelich Engineers is a prominent structural and civil engineering firm with offices in Portland, Bend, and Denver. The firm prides itself on creativity, innovation, dedication, hard work, and overall excellence. We cultivate an open, communicative culture based on mutual support, a drive to learn and improve, and a healthy dose of camaraderie. Froelich Engineers has an extensive and diverse portfolio of projects and is privileged to collaborate with top architects, engineers, and developers.

As a Civil Site Designer, you will play a key role in the planning and design of site development projects. You will work under the supervision of licensed professional engineers while gaining hands‑on experience in grading, stormwater management, utilities, and site layout. This is an excellent opportunity for emerging engineers seeking to develop their skills and knowledge in a dynamic, supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare site layout and grading plans for commercial, residential, and mixed‑use developments

Design stormwater systems including detention, conveyance, and water quality facilities

Design and coordinate water, sanitary sewer, and storm utility systems

Develop civil construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D

Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, landscape architects, and public agencies

Assist with permit submittals and responding to jurisdictional review comments

Participate in project meetings and contribute to technical design discussions

Conduct site visits during construction and assist with construction administration

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

New college graduates and applicants with up to 2 years of experience in civil design

EIT (Engineer in Training) certification (or results pending)

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Positive and professional attitude

Self‑motivated with a desire to learn

Experience with civil design software and AutoCAD C3D is a plus

Benefits

Competitive Salary based on experience and qualifications

Insurance Benefits: medical, dental, and vision

401(k) plan (company matches up to 4% of employees' contributions) after 1 year of employment

Paid time off (vacation accrued 1 day per month and five sick days per year)

Opportunities for professional development and career growth

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