Civil Engineering Designer

Core States Group • Full-time • Somerville, New Jersey, United States • $30.28 - $42.70 / hour • 8h ago

At Core States Group, the work you do matters to the clients we serve, the communities we support, and the teams who rely on one another to deliver with excellence. Our Cause is powerful: to create a world where all environments improve everyday life.

This role is paid on an hourly basis with a range of $30.28 - $42.70 and is eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable laws. The expected approximate annualized compensation range is $62,300 - $88,816.

Why Professionals Choose Core States Group

Here’s what you can expect:

VALUES-DRIVEN CULTURE – A workplace rooted in Integrity, Service, Inclusion, Excellence, and Innovation. Our Core Values guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we show up for our clients every day.
COMPENSATION – Competitive wages and bonus programs, including professional licensure bonuses.
RETIREMENT – A strong 401(k) match, with immediate vesting, to help you invest in your future and build your retirement savings with confidence.
HEALTHCARE – Competitive health benefits including HSA with employer contribution, life insurance options, and supplemental coverage options, giving you the flexibility to select the coverage that best fits your needs and lifestyle.
VACATION – Generous PTO to help you recharge, relax, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
PERKS – Team wellness challenges, free virtual gym app, wholesale club membership reimbursement, employee recognition programs, paid parental leave and much more!
FLEXIBLE WORK ENVIRONMENT – A flexible work environment that empowers you to do your best work, whether you’re in the office, working remotely, or blending both to support your responsibilities.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT – support your growth with tuition reimbursement to help advance your education and professional development.

Summary of the Role

We’re seeking a Civil Engineering Designer to support our Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) team, with a primary focus on Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (EVI). Projects include public DC fast-charging stations, charging hubs, and fleet and depot charging facilities at existing and new sites.Working under the direction of civil engineers and project managers, you will develop civil drawings and supporting documents from initial site evaluation through permitting and construction. Your work will focus on site layout, grading and drainage, accessible parking and pedestrian routes, erosion control, utility coordination, and pavement restoration. This is a hands-on civil design and CAD production role. You will collaborate with electrical and structural designers, permitting staff, and construction teams to develop practical, coordinated solutions that account for existing conditions, equipment requirements, project budgets, and construction constraints.

Responsibilities

Prepare and revise civil construction drawings in AutoCAD Civil 3D, including demolition, site layout, grading and drainage, erosion control, utility coordination, and construction details.
Review surveys, utility information, site photographs, and record drawings to establish drawing backgrounds and identify missing information and potential conflicts.
Develop layouts for charging stalls, equipment areas, vehicle circulation, pedestrian access, and pavement improvements under the direction of project engineers.
Prepare grading plans, surfaces, profiles, and details addressing drainage, equipment-pad elevations, pavement tie-ins, and accessible parking and routes.
Support stormwater calculations, erosion and sediment control design, and associated reports and permit documents within the project scope.
Coordinate civil design with electrical and structural requirements, including equipment locations, foundation interfaces, conduit and trench routes, utility service areas, bollards, and pavement restoration. Identify conflicts for resolution by the responsible discipline.
Research applicable jurisdictional requirements, accessibility criteria, and client standards, and document findings for engineering review.
Assist with permit documents and responses to AHJ, utility, and client review comments.
Prepare civil quantity takeoffs and assist with cost estimates and scope documentation supporting EPC planning, procurement, and construction.
Incorporate engineering markups, perform drawing self-checks, and participate in interdisciplinary QA/QC reviews.
Support construction through directed RFI responses, field-change drawings, and record-drawing updates based on provided documentation.
Coordinate assigned work across multiple projects, communicate missing inputs and schedule concerns, and maintain organized drawing files and revision records.

Qualifications

We’re looking for talented professionals who are eager to grow their skills and contribute to high-quality, meaningful work. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you. The following qualifications will help you succeed in this role:

2+ years of experience in civil site-development design.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering preferred, or equivalent relevant work experience.
Working proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D for site-development drawing production, including surfaces, grading, profiles, and sheet preparation.
Familiarity with site layout, grading and drainage, utilities, accessible routes, and civil construction details.
Ability to interpret surveys and engineering markups, incorporate review comments, and identify coordination questions.
Strong attention to detail, written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Ability to work collaboratively, manage assigned tasks, and communicate progress and constraints promptly.
Willingness to use company-approved AI tools to improve efficiency while verifying outputs, protecting confidential information, and remaining responsible for work quality.

Preferred Experience

Civil design for EV charging, fleet facilities, commercial-site retrofits, or similar utility-intensive improvements.
Accessible parking and pedestrian-route design, pavement restoration, and grading within constrained existing sites.
Coordination with electrical designers, utility providers, permitting agencies, or construction teams.
Supporting multisite programs or phased deliverables in an EPC or design-build environment.

Work Location

This is a hybrid (1-2 days a week in the office) role based out of the following Core States Group offices: Somerville, NJ; Tampa, FL; or Ontario, CA.

Company Overview

Core States Group is an industry-leading architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) firm trusted by many of the world’s most notable brands. With 26 offices across the United States and Canada, the firm delivers speed to market, cost certainty, and compelling design for national multisite programs and projects.

Established in 1999, Core States Group drives innovation and improves everyday life for countless people across several markets, including Convenience, Distributed Generation, Financial, Grocery, Housing, Industrial, Restaurants, Retail, Semiconductor, Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure, and more.

A Note to Candidates

Please do not be concerned if you do not meet every requirement. At Core States Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

This position will remain open until it is filled.