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CLH has several job opportunities available! These include a Part-Time Office Manager, Civil Engineer and Civil Designer. Read below to learn more!

Part-Time Office Manager

Are you a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who enjoys keeping people, projects, and the day-to-day operations of a growing firm running smoothly? If you thrive in a collaborative environment and take pride in creating an efficient, welcoming workplace, CLH design may be the place for you!

Our firm, located in the vibrant community of Cary, NC, is seeking a highly organized and proactive Part-Time Office Manager to support the daily operations of our growing civil engineering and landscape architecture office. This role is essential to maintaining an efficient, professional, and collaborative office environment for our team of approximately 30 staff.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, people-focused, and comfortable managing a wide range of administrative and operational responsibilities in a fast-paced, design-oriented setting. Our clients include high-profile community and educational organizations, providing an opportunity to work on projects that make a real impact.

But that’s not all! At CLH, we foster a diverse and collaborative culture that’s perfect for young and experienced professionals looking to grow and thrive in a team-oriented environment.

Required Qualifications:

3 to 7+ years of experience in office management or administrative leadership.
Experience in professional services, engineering, architecture, or design firms preferred.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Highly motivated to successfully interact with clients, regulators, the public and design team members.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and office management tools.
Notary Public Certification preferred.
Must be able to pass a background check and be legally able to work in the United States of America.
Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Duties and Responsibilities:

In-office attendance 9am-4pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. No need for Mondays and Fridays as most CLH staff work remote these two days.
Oversee day-to-day office operations to ensure efficiency and organization.
Greet visitors and maintain a professional office environment.
Serve as the liaison to CLH’s IT Support Consultant and building management.
Answer and route phone calls and general inquiries.
Assist the design teams with any project administration needs (Comment response letters, mailings, printing, presentations, etc)
Coordinate event planning as needed. (Office lunch and learns, socials, volunteer events, etc)
Coordinate any building management related items such as HVAC repairs, office window cleaning, general office cleaning, fire drills, etc.
Serve as a liaison to CLH’s plotter support consultant on equipment maintenance and repair.
Ensure all supplies are stocked in the company.
Ensure all common spaces within the office are neat and tidy.
And other similar office management duties assigned by Office Leadership.

Preferred Attributes:

Self-starter with a problem-solving mindset.
Comfortable working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Ability to prioritize competing tasks and adapt to changing needs.
Interest in supporting design, civil engineering and landscape architecture professionals.

Interested candidates for this position please send your resume and cover letter to clhdesign@clhdesignpa.com.

Civil Engineer

We are in search of a multi-faceted Civil Engineer with a passion for site design. At CLH, you’ll have hands-on experience in all aspects of site design, from grading and erosion control to storm drainage and utilities. Our clients include high-profile community and educational organizations, providing an opportunity to work on projects that make a real impact throughout North Carolina.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited College/University.
NC Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
5 to 15 years of experience specifically related to site design.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Highly motivated to successfully interact with clients, regulators, the public and design team members.
Ability and desire to collaborate with in-house Landscape Architects in small multi-disciplinary teams.
Must be able to pass a background check and be legally able to work in the United States of America.
Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform site design from conceptual through construction document phases utilizing AutoCAD software.
Perform design calculations (water, sewer and storm drainage hydraulic modeling, SCMs, erosion control, etc.) and prepare report figures and exhibits.
Perform review of drawings, specifications, calculations and other engineering documents.
Generate correspondence, attend meetings and serve as a point of contact for clients, review agencies, contractors, the public, and design team members.
Prepare, submit and track required site and utility permits.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to understand and follow highly complex written and oral instructions.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering and utilities operations as applied to the development, design and construction.
Knowledge of current codes and regulatory standards governing the state’s building construction industry.
Ability to read, update and maintain various records and files.
Ability to access, operate and maintain various software applications.
Ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing.
Skill in operating various specialized software and office equipment, e.g., large format plotters, AutoCAD-Civil3D, Hydraflow, Bentley WaterCAD, Microsoft Office/Excel.
Ability to work in a team-oriented office and establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental personnel, management, contractors, consultants and the general public.

Interested candidates for this position please send your resume and cover letter to clhdesign@clhdesignpa.com.

Civil Designer

CLH is also in search of a talented Civil Designer with a passion for site design. This position requires the following qualifications, responsibilities, and skills:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited College/University.
2 to 5 years of experience in site design or closely related field.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Highly motivated to successfully interact with clients, regulators, the public and design team members.
Ability and desire to collaborate with in-house Landscape Architects in small multi-disciplinary teams.
Must be able to pass a background check and be legally able to work in the United States of America.
Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform site design from conceptual through construction document phases utilizing AutoCAD software.
Perform design calculations (water, sewer and storm drainage hydraulic modeling, SCMs, erosion control, etc.) and prepare report figures and exhibits.
Perform review of drawings, specifications, calculations and other engineering documents.
Generate correspondence, attend meetings and serve as a point of contact for clients, review agencies, contractors, the public, and design team members.
Prepare, submit and track required site and utility permits.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to understand and follow highly complex written and oral instructions.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering and utilities operations as applied to the development, design and construction.
Knowledge of current codes and regulatory standards governing the state’s building construction industry.
Ability to read, update and maintain various records and files.
Ability to access, operate and maintain various software applications.
Ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing.
Skill in operating various specialized software and office equipment, e.g., large format plotters, AutoCAD-Civil3D, Hydraflow, Bentley WaterCAD, Microsoft Office/Excel.
Ability to work in a team-oriented office and establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental personnel, management, contractors, consultants and the general public.

Interested candidates for this position please send your resume and cover letter to clhdesign@clhdesignpa.com.

For more than 30 years, CLH has brought together civil engineering and landscape architecture to create thoughtful, impactful projects through collaboration and innovation. Our strong team of engineers, landscape architects, construction administrators, and support staff values innovation, teamwork, and professional growth.

We offer competitive salary and benefits, including medical, dental, life insurance, Simple IRA with company match, continuing education opportunities, and a collaborative environment where employees can grow and thrive. Join us!