Civil construction

Civil Construction Design Engineer

Meet Motz: The Motz Group has built performance for more than four decades. Founded in 1977 and serving the high-performance natural and synthetic turf markets, Motz is one of the world’s most recognized and highly respected turf system specialists. The culture at Motz is built on the culmination of people and planning, processes and problem solving, innovations and responsiveness, and the intense desire our passionate employee-owners have for creating win-win solutions. As a united team, we work relentlessly to bring all the elements of quality, consistency, innovation, and service perfectly together. We proudly stand behind our products and services to ensure long-lasting, prosperous relationships with our valued customer base. Focused on moving people to better lives, Motz aspires to continuously drive our industry forward and impact the customers and communities that we proudly serve. We are in search of The Motz Group’s next highly-motivated, employee-owner to join our growing team – is it you? Learn more about how the Motz Civil Construction Design Engineer role will help us continue to build performance and leave remarkable, lasting impressions!

Position Overview: The Motz Group’s Civil Construction Project Engineer is key to engineering, designing, and detailing site specifications to meet the needs of our customers. This position entails participation in design meetings, collaboration with various stakeholders, and ensuring that the technical aspects of our natural turf installation projects align with project specifications.

Key Activities:

• Engineer high-profile natural grass turf systems
• Design of site improvements including but not limited to; grading, drainage, storm sewer, water, irrigation and coordination of other related utilities involved with sports field
• Participate in design meetings to assist in the development of customized natural grass fields
• Design drawings tailored to project build sites and customer requirements
• Produce detailed supporting documentation for project specifications
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and designers throughout project execution
• Support the enhancement of athletic field systems
• Lead the project design and planning for various civil engineering activities
• Perform routine engineering design calculations and prepare specifications and contract documents
• Review data received from senior technical staff and analyze compliance with standards and design concepts
• Assist with layouts, design concepts, and detailed drawings ensuring compliance with industry standards and codes
• Lead coordination process ensuring compliance with design requirements and quality standards
• Conduct regular project walkthroughs to ensure adherence to contract documents and approved submittals
• Manage and secure all municipal and agency documentation required for project operations
• Develop information for use in operations and pre-construction teams
• Facilitate coordination meetings and assist design partners
• Support Pre-Construction and Estimating with conceptual renderings for design-build projects
• Create detailed models to aid project teams in visualization, clash detection, and coordination
• Assist with efforts between design partners, subcontractors, and project management
• Stay updated on industry VDC/technology trends
• Assist Pre-Construction teams in evaluating work costs
• Develop specifications for subcontractors as required

Skills Required:

• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
• Extensive experience with 3D model development and design software
• Proficiency in Civil3D and other relevant Autodesk and Bentley products
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize tasks
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Leadership abilities and willingness to mentor junior team members
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Licensed Professional Engineer with 6+ years of design experience
• Professional Certification preferred: EIT, OSHA 30, CESSWI
• Minimum Experience: 5+ years in construction or related industry
• Valid Driver’s License Required

Employment Classification Level: Exempt

Send resumes to: Lairamy Wiley,

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Motz Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity of our employees, customers, and communities. We believe this increases creativity, innovation, and enables engaged teams. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued, and respected.