Sands Decker, an Ohio-based civil engineering and land surveying firm, is seeking an experienced CIVIL Engineer to work in our Columbus or Zanesville office. The ideal candidate is an experienced civil engineer who can work independently with little supervision. Sands Decker is an innovative and technology driven company; we value a candidate who is highly motivated and enjoys learning new technologies.

Work includes design and preparation of civil engineering drawings associated with site development, storm water drainage and management, sanitary sewers, waterlines, wastewater treatment, and water treatment. The successful candidate will possess the experience, education, and understanding of State of Ohio and local agency design and approval requirements for Civil Engineering projects.

• Experience Requirement: 4 years preferred
• Educational Requirement: B.S. Civil Engineering preferred
• Licensing Requirement: Licensed Professional Engineer in Ohio is preferred
• Skilled in design of civil engineering and site design projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• In-depth knowledge of storm water detention, treatment, and management methods.
• Skilled in the use of HydroCAD to prepare accurate and detailed Storm Water Management Reports (SWMR) and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWP3).
• Maintains project schedules, coordinates and reports milestones and deliverables to clients and project managers.
• Prepares complete and accurate applications and technical data sheets and coordinates assembly and timely delivery of submittal packages to all applicable review agencies.
• Represents the civil design team at all project meetings.
• Review construction material submittals and responds to requests for information (RFI) during construction.
• Provides self-monitoring of quality control/quality assurance for drawings and other documents and assists others with similar tasks as needed.
• Manages and oversees all aspects of project development including the utilization of additional staff and resources as needed to provide a successful completed project.
• Works well with fellow staff, contractors, and clients in a team atmosphere.
• Understands the need to complete work within deadlines.
• Is accountable and dependable.
• Must hold a current valid driver’s license.

• Paid holidays and vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Hospitalization/health insurance available (employee pays a portion)
• Dental and vision insurance available (employee pays a portion)
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with company contributions

Sands Decker has a fun and friendly, business-casual work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in this position, please submit the form below, or send your resume and cover letter to H.R. Manager at info@sandsdecker.com. Contingent upon the applicant completing drug screening and background checks. The position is based at our Columbus office with possible work from our Zanesville office.

Sands Decker provides a comfortable work environment and opportunities to further develop your professional skills. Our firm continues to grow and provide a great place for long-term employment in a family-style work atmosphere.  While we have three offices, this full-time position will be in our Columbus, Ohio, office.

General work requirements: Communicate with all offices and field personnel as well as clients and contractors. Prepare survey drawings, plats, exhibits, and easements using AutoCAD. Download and manipulate field data, specifically field-to-finish data and surface generation. This position requires field experience and understanding of construction layout, boundary surveys, and topographical mapping. The Survey Manager should have a thorough understanding of conventional total stations, robotic and GPS equipment, and data collectors.

Position includes preparation of topographic mapping, ALTA and boundary surveys, plats, easements, construction staking, research, and various other department tasks. A major component of this position includes scheduling of survey crews, technical support, and data preparation for survey crews.    Uploading and downloading of data collectors is required. The Survey Manager must have experience with and an understanding of State of Ohio and local authority requirements and must have a current Ohio Professional Surveyor’s license.

Duties include:

• Scheduling of survey crews – maintain and update the daily survey schedule for field crews and office staff so it’s readily accessible to project managers and other staff either by Outlook or other means; Coordinate with manager of construction staking for assignment of survey staff to construction staking projects.
• Provide direct oversight and management of the survey field and office staff, except for director of construction layout.
• Prepare job cost estimates for topo surveys, ALTA surveys, and boundary surveys (all survey work EXCEPT construction layout staking).
• Scheduling of office staff – maintain schedule of survey office work and distribute work to survey office staff.
• Provide Quality Control/Quality Assurance tasks for the surveys including boundary, topographic, utility, and ALTA surveys.
• Maintain existing relationships and develop new relationships with clients who require surveying services.

Qualifications include: Professional registration in Ohio, experience managing a survey crew, valid driver’s license. UAV pilot certification and 3-D terrestrial mapping experience are a plus.

We provide great benefits including: 401(K), paid time off and holidays, personal leave, and sick leave. We also cover professional dues.

If you are interested in this position, please send your resume and cover letter to HR Manager at info@sandsdecker.com. Contingent upon the applicant completing drug screening and background checks.

Sands Decker, an Ohio-based civil engineering and land surveying firm, is seeking an experienced CIVIL Project Engineer to work in our Columbus or Zanesville office. The ideal candidate is an experienced project engineer who can work independently with little supervision. An innovative and technology driven company, we value a candidate who is highly motivated and enjoys learning new technologies.

Work includes design and preparation of civil engineering drawings associated with site development, storm water drainage and management, sanitary sewers, waterlines, wastewater treatment, and water treatment. The successful candidate will possess the experience, education, and understanding of State of Ohio and local agency design and approval requirements for Civil Engineering projects.

• Experience Requirement: 4 years preferred
• Educational Requirement: B.S. Civil Engineering preferred
• Licensing Requirement: Licensed Professional Engineer in Ohio is preferred
• Skilled in design of civil engineering and site design projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• In-depth knowledge of storm water detention, treatment, and management methods.
• Skilled in the use of HydroCAD to prepare accurate and detailed Storm Water Management Reports (SWMR) and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWP3).
• Maintains project schedules, coordinates and reports milestones and deliverables to clients and project managers.
• Prepares complete and accurate applications and technical data sheets and coordinates assembly and timely delivery of submittal packages to all applicable review agencies.
• Represents the civil design team at all project meetings.
• Review construction material submittals and responds to requests for information (RFI) during construction.
• Provides self-monitoring of quality control/quality assurance for drawings and other documents and assists others with similar tasks as needed.
• Manages and oversees all aspects of project development including the utilization of additional staff and resources as needed to provide a successful completed project.
• Works well with fellow staff, contractors, and clients in a team atmosphere.
• Understands the need to complete work within deadlines.
• Is accountable and dependable.
• Must hold a current valid driver’s license.

• Paid holidays and vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Hospitalization/health insurance available (employee pays a portion)
• Dental and vision insurance available (employee pays a portion)
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with company contributions

Sands Decker has a fun and friendly, business-casual work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in this position, please submit the form below or send your resume and cover letter to H.R. Manager at info@sandsdecker.com. Contingent upon the applicant completing drug screening and background checks. The position is based at our Columbus office with possible work from our Zanesville office also.

Sands Decker, a civil engineering and land surveying firm, is seeking an experienced CIVIL DESIGN Technician to work in our Columbus or Zanesville office. The ideal candidate is an experienced CAD Technician who can work independently with little supervision.

An innovative and technology driven company, our Civil Engineering group is looking for an individual that is highly motivated and enjoys learning new technologies.

Candidate must be able to communicate well with our staff as well as clients and contractors. Position requires experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D. Work includes preparation of civil engineering drawings for site development including storm water drainage, sanitary sewers, waterlines, storm sewers, and supporting design information. Must have education and understanding of State of Ohio and local agency design and approval requirements.

• Must hold a current valid driver’s license
• Must pass a background check and drug testing (we are an Ohio Drug-Free Workplace)
• Be able to work with others and as a team player
• Understands the need to complete work within deadlines
• Must be accountable and dependable
• Have the ability to work with outside contractors/clients in a team atmosphere
• Must be detail oriented and have the ability to enter data accurately
• Must have good communication skills
• BS degree in Civil Engineering – NOT required, but it’s a positive

• Paid holidays and vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Hospitalization/health insurance available (employee pays a portion)
• Dental and vision insurance available (employee pays a portion)
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with company contributions

Sands Decker has a fun and friendly, business-casual work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in this position, please submit the form below or send your resume and cover letter to H.R. Manager at info@sandsdecker.com. Contingent upon the applicant completing drug screening and background checks.