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Recreation Program Leader

The purpose of this job is to perform a variety of duties associated with creating and providing support to the Parks and Recreation Department to include but not limited to recreational programming, camps and special events.  He/she will be responsible for assisting with the coordination of special events and programs with affiliated partners and will seek out new opportunities for partnerships and enhance the City’s recreational offerings.  They will also work closely with the Recreation Program Supervisor and City Public Relations Department to promote all City functions; and work with the Police Department to provide additional over site to activities in the parks.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Make recommendations and assist in the preparation of the department budget.
• Assist with the planning, implementation, direction and evaluation of all recreation activities, athletic programs and events as well as educational and instructional activities and outreach programs.
• Process all reservation requests for community spaces and rental pavilions via email and phone.
• Organize and prioritize job tasks and complete them within specified time frames meeting strict deadlines.
• Work independently and oversee activities at designated locations such as parks, school facilities, baseball/softball fields and other public facilities.  Includes set up and take down at facilities and areas for special events, including weekends, holidays and evenings.
• Enforce City policies, procedures and park rules for non-profits, instructors, volunteers and contracted facility renters as well as enforcement’s of all safety procedures.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with all City personnel, affiliated partners, state agencies, teams, league officials and instructors.
• Working with city staff members and departments to promote, market and publicize activities, events and programs.
• Maintain reporting and analytics to measure program success and community involvement/engagement.
• Familiarity with content management and distribution for various communications channels (website, print/advertising, multiple social media platforms, etc.)
• Ensure adherence to all State and Federal Regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree from an accredited college or university in Parks and Recreation Administration or closely related field. One (1) year of progressively responsible related experience and/or training; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia’s driver license.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Park Operations Coordinator – Dunwoody, GA

Essential Duties:

• Assist with Coordination and Supervision of contracted staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that contracted staff follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, report any violations of City policy or procedure to the Parks Director or their designee.
• Assist with the coordination and the development of bid specifications, proposal review and evaluation, and the award process.
• Assist with the review and development of construction plans and ensures compliance with specifications.
• Develops and adjusts park or field maintenance schedules and oversees the completion these activities on site.
• Inspects parks and community facilities to ensure safety, cleanliness, and project tasks are competed properly.
• Coordinates the maintenance of parks or fields such as mowing, trimming, and related grounds maintenance.
• Coordinates the maintenance of recreational fields such as applying top dressing, dragging, aerating, and lining fields.
• Coordinates the cleaning, mopping, and maintenance of supplies in community and department facilities.
• Monitors the safe environment and cleanliness of an assigned site(s).
• Assists with the supervision of electrical, carpentry, plumbing repairs, and other maintenance on facilities, fences, and equipment.
• Completes forms and paperwork regarding daily operations.
• Reviews forms completed by lower level staff, advises staff on operations, and develops supplemental reports.
• Attends staff meetings to discuss department needs and objectives.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or levels.
• Itemizes repairs within work order based software applications.
• Responds to citizen and department concerns for park facilities, grounds and public Right of Way.
• Maintains communication with staff and general public regarding park projects and repairs.

Qualifications:

• Four years of grounds maintenance experience, including two years of supervisory experience.
• Associate degree in a related field preferred or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Civil Plan Reviewer

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Lowe Engineers is seeking a Civil Plan Reviewer to support The City of Milton.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews plans, reports and other development and design related documents for compliance with Design Standards and all applicable local, state, and federal codes and guidelines.
• Provide complete grading plan reviews grading and erosion control plans for commercial, industrial and single/multifamily developments for compliance with codes, ordinances, design manuals, soils reports and standards of practice.
• Provide reviews of street and storm drain public improvements associated with minor and major subdivision developments for codes, ordinances, design manuals and standards and accepted standards of practice.
• Review subdivision and final parcel map plans for adherence of compliance with applicable requirements.
• May be required to review public sewer and water improvements.
• Confers with official of government agencies, utility companies, consultants and land developers regarding construction and design regulation and policy issues.
• Provides technical assistance to staff; reviews plans, specifications, contract documents and other reports and documents to ensure compliance with applicable codes, policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field
• 4-8 years related experience in Site Development Design
• Strong technical skills including AutoCAD Civil 3D, drainage and storm modeling, pond design and utility modeling is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detailed and in-depth understanding of local codes and regulations

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Survey CAD Technician – Atlanta

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Lowe Engineers seeks a CAD technician who is proactive, can work independently, is comfortable communicating with office staff, field personnel and clients as appropriate, and takes pride in delivering an exceptional work product.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare Topographic, Misc As-builts and other drawings. Experience with embed and anchor bolt As-builts is a plus.
• Produce field worksheets for construction projects – architectural, civil & structural layout.

Qualifications:

• Working with Carlson AutoCAD or Civil3D is required.
• Some field experience within the construction layout industry is a plus.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Instrument Man/Rod Man – Georgia, Louisiana, & Texas

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Assists in surveying land by performing the following duties:

• Holds level or rod at designated points to assist in determining elevations and laying out stakes for mapmaking, construction, land, and other surveys.
• Is familiar with Party Chief and Rod man/Instrument Man’s roles.
• Is able to operate all of the instrumentation required for the collection or distribution of survey data (total station, data collector, level).
• Transmits survey data to the proper Party Chief in the computer network, and be able to acquire the data for field use.
• Calls out reading or writes station number and reading in notebook.
• Marks points of measurement with elevation, station number, or other identifying mark.
• Measures distance between survey points with steel or cloth tape or surveyor’s chain.
• Marks measuring points with keel (marking crayon), paint sticks, scratches, tacks, or stakes.
• Places stakes at designated points and drives them into ground at specified elevation.
• Cuts and clears brush and trees from line of survey.
• Performs other duties as directed by Surveyor Crew Chief.
• Performs occasional building & grounds maintenance.
• Able to work Saturdays and overtime if needed.
• Responsible for job specific quality system tasks as defined in quality manual.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Hydrographic Surveyor

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Lowe Engineers – Atlanta, GA

Immediate position available for an experienced Hydrographic Surveyor with Lowe Engineers, LLC. Successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and enjoy being part of a team in a fast paced environment. We are looking for a self-motivated individual who enjoys challenging work working in a Team environment. To be considered, candidates must be willing to travel and have the following qualifications:

• Determine position and elevation of important features and boundaries in survey areas using precision hydrographic systems, GPS technologies, total stations and levelling instruments.
• Supervising the care and maintenance of equipment in the field.
• Perform field hydrographic surveys collecting bathymetric and other data
• Reporting of bathymetric conditions, quantities and other pertinent data to colleagues and supervisors for review and direction
• Collect, assemble, review and report production related materials and values
• Verify the precision of survey data including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites
• Train assistants and helpers, and direct their work in such activities as performing surveys
• Any other duties as assigned
• Ability to perform calculations and work with computer programs.
• Work in Atlanta and Travel to projects around the United States
• Precise field note keeping and documentation skills.
• Ability to walk long distances, work long hours, nights, weekends, and out of town work possible.
• Must have good handwriting skills

Directs the field activities of the crew so the work is performed quickly and accurately. Understands and operates as necessary total stations with electronic data collecting capabilities. Documents all phases of survey work. Some overnight travel required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Parks and Recreation Intern

JOB SUMMARY: 

The purpose of this job is to perform a variety of duties associated with creating and providing support to the Parks and Recreation Department to include but not limited to recreational programming, camps and special events, facility inspections and general maintenance.  Intern will also work closely with the Recreation Program Supervisor and Park Operations Manager to assist with all park functions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Programs

• Prioritize job tasks and complete them within specified time frames meeting strict deadlines.
• Work independently and oversee activities at designated locations such as parks, school facilities, baseball/softball fields and other public facilities. Includes set up and take down at facilities and areas for special events, including weekends, holidays and evenings.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with all City personnel, affiliated partners, state agencies, teams, league officials and instructors.
• Working with city staff members and departments to promote, market and publicize activities, events and programs
• Ensure adherence to all State and Federal Regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Maintenance

• Inspects parks and community facilities to ensure safety, cleanliness, and project tasks are competed properly.
• Coordinates the cleaning, mopping, and maintenance of supplies in community and department facilities.
• Monitors the safe environment and cleanliness of an assigned site(s).
• Completes forms and paperwork regarding daily operations.
• Attends staff meetings to discuss department needs and objectives.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or levels.
• Itemizes repairs within work order based software applications
• Responds to citizen and department concerns for park facilities, grounds.
• Maintains communication with staff and general public regarding park projects and repairs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma. One (1) years of progressively responsible related experience and/or training; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia’s driver license.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Successful practices and knowledge of principles, rules, and procedures of organized competitive sports, athletic and recreational programs, objectives of public recreation and athletic programs general janitorial and maintenance practices.

Ability to communicate orally and in writing with staff members and/or supervisor and have working knowledge of appropriate technology in order to best serve the public and manage programs.

Ability to understand, follow and complete oral and/or written directions.

Ability to communicate and establish rapport, understanding and confidence with participants and the general public; exercise independent judgment in the application of program and game rules and procedures; plan, promote, organize, and coordinate athletic programs and events; and be a team player in the organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office and outdoors.  Exposure to all types of weather and will work around light and heavy equipment. Employee will be required to work evening and weekend meetings and events, and will be required to assist in special events and athletic events.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Municipal Civil Engineer 

Lowe Engineers is seeking a full-time Municipal Engineer (5-20 years’ experience desired) to perform professional and technical civil engineering work in the design, construction and maintenance of public works facilities as well as preparation of construction documents for minor and major roadway, sidewalk, shoulder improvements, and drainage design projects. Duties include assisting a project manager with tasks associated with plan preparation, cost estimates, report writing, client coordination and permitting.  The position requires strong communication skills due the amount of collaboration involved with the team as well as outside agencies, client interaction, etc.

Potential Responsibilities:

• Supervises and inspects minor construction and maintenance work on roadways, storm drains, sidewalks, or other public works projects
• Prepares designs for simple public works projects
• Prepare exhibits and descriptions for easement and right-of-way agreements
• Inspects construction materials to see that they conform to specifications
• Respond to citizen’s questions and complaints concerning stormwater and erosion requests
• Uses computer applications or other automated systems such as computer assisted design programs (CAD), Geographical Information Systems (GIS), spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments
• Review utility and right-of-way permits
• MS4 permitting

Required Skills:

• Knowledge and expertise in the design and construction of civil engineering projects
• Principles and practices of engineering field and office procedures
• Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in engineering construction
• Read and interpret plans and specifications
• Learn and interpret City ordinances and department policies pertaining to Public Works.

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s Degree* in Civil Engineering , Construction Engineering or closely related field and 5-20 years of work experience, pre-or-post degree, which involved construction, surveying, design, traffic engineering, inspection or estimating. Construction Management experience along with knowing the Atlanta area are a huge plus, therefore a local Atlanta resident is highly preferred. GDOT collaborative projects with local counties or municipalities, and other local projects utilizing GDOT standards and specifications.  Past experience should consist of working as the Lead or Senior Level Designer for the projects described.  Past responsibilities should include certain project management functions to assist the Project Manager for larger projects or operating as more of a Deputy Project Manager for smaller projects with local or private clients.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Survey Crew Chief – International Travel

Lowe Engineers with headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia is looking for a Survey Crew Chief for all types of land surveying, primarily for work within countries in the Middle East.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of surveying experience to include GPS, geodetic, boundary, topographic, hydrographic, and utility surveying
• Valid passport and be able to pass a background check
• Available to travel and remain in the Middle East for extended periods
• Multi-lingual in English, Arabic, and French a plus

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Please, no drop ins or calls.

CAD Drafter / Civil Engineering Technician

Lowe Engineers is seeking a CAD Drafter / Civil Engineering Technician to join our growing team in our Atlanta, GA office.

To succeed in this role you will demonstrate:

• Desire and ability to support project managers in meeting and exceeding client requirements, expectations, and goals
• Accurate execution of design and project targets in accordance with contractual requirements, and Lowe Engineers procedures and standards
• Proven level of professionalism and ability to apply principles of logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems and challenges
• Ambition to grow professionally and personally in civil engineering field
• Ability to work in a team environment, be detail oriented, have a stellar work ethic and have good communication, time management and organizational skills

Qualifications:

• Familiarity with AUTOCAD, Hydroflow Hydrographs, Civil 3D & HEC-RAS modeling a plus
• Experience in residential subdivisions, commercial sites, roadways, drainage/storm water drawings, alignments, plat work, land planning, grading, erosion control, environmental enhancement, utility design, among other site design
• Degree or equivalent experience

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Please, no drop ins or calls.

Survey CAD Technician

Lowe Engineers seeks a CAD Technician who is proactive, can work independently, is comfortable communicating with office staff, field personnel and clients as appropriate, and takes pride in delivering an exceptional work product.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare Topographic, Miscellaneous as-builts, and other drawings.  Experience with embed  and anchor bold as-builts is a plus.
• Produce field worksheets for construction projects – architectural, civil, and structural layout.

Qualifications:

• Working with Carlson AutoCAD or Civil3D is required.
• Some field experience within the construction layout industry is a plus.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Please, no drop ins or calls.

Technology Support Assistant/Intern

Lowe Engineers is in search of a part time Technology Support Assistant/Liaison to handle IT support for its Atlanta Office. This individual will be responsible for providing technical assistance to our employees, hardware/software support and solutions, resolving technical issues, responding to employee inquiries while acting as the secondary liaison between employees, management and our onsite IT Technician.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in the following:

Knowledge of laptop and desktop computer operation systems including Microsoft Office, Windows 7, Windows 10 and Apple iOS.

• Familiarity with IT hardware and software network.
• Experience with computer and OS troubleshooting.
• Ability to communicate with employees and outside technical staff.
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in an independent or team setting.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff and management.
• Ability to efficiently solve problems

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Please, no drop ins or calls.

Isolated Intersections Signal Upgrade, Atlanta, GA

This task order was for the design of traffic signal upgrade plans and development of signal timing plans for fourteen (14) isolated urban intersections throughout the city.  The project included a traffic study to analyze existing conditions, determine left turn phasing warrants, and make recommendations for improvements.  The improvements at each intersection included the upgrade of signal layout and equipment, design of radar vehicle and bike detection, optimization of phasing, improved and additional pedestrian signals and phases, and the upgrading of pavement marking and signage.  Three of the intersection involve GDOT coordination and revised signal permits, including one which also requires railroad coordination.  The intersections are located at Hamilton Holmes Drive @ Burton Road, Lee Street @ White Oak Avenue, Memorial Drive @ Maynard Terrace, Fairview Road @ Oakdale Road, Habersham Road @ West Wesley Road, Hollywood Road @ Johnson Road, Howell Mill Road @ Peachtree Battle Avenue, Lakewood Avenue @ Macon Drive, Luckie Street @ Pine Street, Marietta Road @ Perry Boulevard, Marietta Street @ Foundry Street, Marietta Street @ Andrew Young International Boulevard, Northside Drive @ Moores Mill Road, Pryor Road @ Fair Drive.

Intersection Traffic Studies, Forsyth County, GA

Lowe Engineers is working closely with Forsyth County as part of the American Engineers engineering on-call contract to analyze and recommend improvements for multiple intersections across the county. The latest contract included four intersections which includes two intersections located on county-maintained roads, and two intersections on SR 9. As part of the studies a detailed analysis is conducted including intersection capacity analysis, crash history analysis, traffic forecasting, and alternatives analysis. Recommendations for improvements are made based on the current and future needs of the development with cost effectiveness of the improvements being strongly considered.

Gwinnett Exchange DRI, Gwinnett County, GA

Lowe Engineers has been performing a Development of Regional Impact for Gwinnett Exchange (GRTA DRI#2834).  The Gwinnett Exchange (GRTA DRI #2834) is a 64-acre mixed-use site currently under development in Gwinnett County, GA. The development is anticipated to generate about 20,000 daily trips to the surrounding area. The scope of the study included thirteen intersections to be analyzed for impacts, and mitigation from signal timing improvements, geometric improvements, and traffic signal warrant analysis. Lowe Engineers performed all traffic impact related tasks including trip generation, internal capture, tip distribution, signal warrant analysis, intersection and segment capacity analysis, signal design, and intersection design.

Survey Crew Chief – Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas

Immediate position available for an experienced Survey Crew Chief with Lowe Engineers, LLC. Successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and enjoy being part of a team in a fast paced environment. We are looking for a self-motivated individual who enjoys challenging work working in a Team environment. To be considered, candidates must be willing to travel and have the following qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience as a crew chief

• 2+ years of GDOT Database Prep

• Extensive Boundary/Cadastral Survey experience

• Topographic Mapping Skills

• Leica Survey equipment (Total Station and GPS)

• Ability to understand and operate total stations with electronic data collecting capabilities.

• Ability to perform calculations and work with computer programs.

• Work in Atlanta and Travel to projects around the United States

• Precise field note keeping and documentation skills.

• Ability to walk long distances, work long hours, nights, weekends, and out of town work possible.

• Must have good handwriting skills

Supervisor of field survey crew engaged in various types of surveys including performing boundary traverses, location surveys, level runs, retracement surveys, staking subdivisions, bridges, highways and commercial developments. Directs the field activities of the crew so the work is performed quickly and accurately. Understands and operates as necessary total stations with electronic data collecting capabilities. Ability to Run Leica total station and GPS equipment. Documents all phases of survey work. Some overnight travel required. DOT experience is a plus!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Please, no drop ins or calls.

Design Engineer

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The responsibilities of this position include the design and preparation of construction documents for minor and major roadway, sidewalk, shoulder improvements, and drainage design projects.  Duties include assisting a project manager and/or Senior Engineer with tasks associated with plan preparation, cost estimates, report writing, client coordination and permitting.  The position requires strong communication skills due the amount of collaboration involved with the team as well as outside agencies, client interaction, etc.  The position will be a full-time salary position.  Candidates must be willing to work reasonable overtime to meet project demands, when necessary.

A Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology is required.  EIT registration is required as a minimum.  Experience must include a minimum of 2 years of transportation design related experience.  Construction experience is optional, but considered a plus if achieved in addition to direct design experience.   Software design experience should include working with Microstation V8i and Inroads.  Autocad and other additional cad platforms will be beneficial, but not required.  Related experience should consist of working directly with GDOT and the Plan Development Process, GDOT collaborative projects with local counties or municipalities, and other local projects utilizing GDOT standards and specifications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Project Engineer

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The responsibilities of this position include the design and preparation of construction documents for minor and major roadway, sidewalk, shoulder improvements, and drainage design projects.  Duties include assisting a project manager with tasks associated with plan preparation, cost estimates, report writing, client coordination and permitting.  The position requires strong communication skills due the amount of collaboration involved with the team as well as the occasional need for communication with outside agencies, client interaction, etc.  The position will be a full-time salary position.  Candidates must be willing to work reasonable overtime to meet project demands, when necessary.

A BS in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology is required.  EIT registration is required as a minimum.  Experience must include 5-7 years of transportation design related experience.  Construction experience is optional, but considered a plus if achieved in addition to direct design experience.   Software design experience should include working with Microstation V8i and Inroads.  Autocad and other additional cad platforms will be beneficial, but not required.  Related experience should consist of working directly with GDOT and the Plan Development Process, GDOT collaborative projects with local counties or municipalities, and other local projects utilizing GDOT standards and specifications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

The Georgia World Congress Center Contiguous Exhibition Facility, Atlanta GA

Lowe Engineers is currently responsible for Civil Engineering and Surveying including site layout evaluation, site grading, onsite utilities, boundary and topographic surveys, asbuilt, and 3D scanning for this Georgia World Congress Center project that includes a Contiguous Exhibition Facility addition located between GWCC Buildings B and C. The new approximately 100,200 square foot exhibit facility will join Hall B and Hall C, resulting in over 1,100,00 square feet of contiguous hall. Additionally, a new loading area consisting of 10 docks along the north wall of Hall C4 will compensate for the loss of loading specs.

Mercedes Benz USA Headquarters, Sandy Springs, Georgia

The Mercedes-Benz USA Headquarters is a 12 acres site consisting of a 205,000 ft 2 office building, parking structure, day care center for their employees, and surface parking. An onsite wet pond was designed for the stormwater management and water quality treatment. Silva Cells, which are underground tree planters for urban water quality treatment, were also used. Right-of-way improvements were designed for Abernathy Road and Barfield Road including turn lanes, multiuse pedestrian paths, lighting, and connecting complex existing storm sewer conditions. This site development required in-depth coordination with adjacent proposed developments throughout the design stage. This project was designed to LEED standards

Serta-Simmons Southeast Headquarters – The Assembly Yards, Doraville, Georgia

Lowe Engineers was responsible for Civil Engineering and Surveying including site layout evaluation, site grading, erosion and sediment control, retaining wall layout, water and sewer utility design, storm sewer design, boundary and topographic surveys, and construction administration services for this Urban Redevelopment of the former Doraville GM plant. The 5.45-acre, 70,000 sf showroom and development center site holds a 5-story office building, a 4-story parking structure, and an extensive showroom & development center. The site also includes three common area courtyards for employee enjoyment or company gatherings. The existing ground was largely concrete slabs from the former General Motors Plant.

This property is the first redevelopment construction site within The Assembly Yards and as such has encountered several surprises. Excavation during construction uncovered concrete piles, a storm sewer line, and high groundwater requiring dewatering. The design of the Serta-Simmons civil package was being done concurrently with The Assembly Yards infrastructure design. The site is surrounded by infrastructure roadways on all sides and maintains an urban feel with minimal building setbacks. Thus, close coordination between the plans and engineering firms were required during the design, local jurisdictional review, and construction.

Hood Avenue Improvements, Forest Park, Georgia

Lowe Engineers was retained by the Urban Redevelopment Agency for the City of Forest Park, this project involved design services for Hood Avenue as part of the redevelopment of the former Fort Gillem Army base. This $10 million project widened the existing two-lane to a four-lane divided section and also realigned a section of the corridor to facilitate a future development site. As part of the design, Lowe addressed several intersections within the project limits. Modifications and upgrades were made with Moreland Avenue (State Route 42) which involved heavy coordination with GDOT District 7. Numerous other intersections were also brought up to GDOT and AASHTO standards as part of the final design with dedicated turn lanes, pedestrian upgrades, and shoulder improvements. A new intersection was also created along with dedicated turn lanes and a full traffic signal design at the location of a new distribution center within the development.

Georgia Department of Transportation Districts 2 and 3 Bridge Replacement Batch

Lowe designed seven Bridge Replacement Projects, in district two and three, including six stream/river crossings and one railroad bridge. The firm provided surveys for the bridges which were constructed during the 1930’s and 1940’s and were now structurally deficient. For our personnel safety and in order to save GDOT time and money, our 3D Laser scanner was used to collect data at several locations. Certain sites included the design of temporary detours to maintain the existing traffic during construction and 4,000 feet of roadway improvements. Other sites included a complete re-alignment of the existing roadway to help aid the construction staging cause a lesser impact to residents and travelers. The total scope of work for all the projects included survey, concept development, preliminary plans development, final plans development, right of way plans, and final construction plans and documents.

State Route 20 Widening, Gwinnett County, Georgia

The Gwinnett Department of Transportation selected Lowe for the design of widening 1.0 mile of this arterial from an existing two-lane roadway to a 4-lane urban divided facility. The project limits for this widening stretch along State Route 20 in Gwinnett County and across the Chattahoochee River to the Forsyth County line. The Roadway Improvements will involve a slight re-alignment and widening the existing two lanes to increase the capacity for this busy commuter route between Gwinnett and Forsyth Counties. The new 4-lane divided facility will encompass a 44’ depressed median to allow future widening, if necessary. Additional improvements include the addition of sidewalks and replacement and widening of the existing bridge over the Chattahoochee River. A Bridge Hydraulics Study and Report were produced for the Final Bridge Design. The Lowe Engineers scope of work includes mapping, surveying, traffic analysis, concept design, bridge hydraulics report, preliminary plans development, final plans development, right of way plans and staking, and final construction plans and documents.

Atlanta West Parking Deck

Lowe is working on the team with Holder-Austin-Moody-Bryson JV for the building of this seven-level parking deck which will accommodate 5,200 to 6,000 vehicles and have walkway connection to the Georgia International Convention Center and the SkyTrain. Lowe is maintaining the horizontal and vertical control throughout construction, QA/QC of all concrete work, and layout as needed or requested.

Zoo Atlanta – Savanna Hall, African Savanna, and Grant Park Gateway Project

Lowe is working on the team with Winter Construction and maintaining horizonal and vertical control throughout construction, QA/QC of all other trade contractors, control and layout inside the Cyclorama building, and layout as needed and requested.

Icon Buckhead

Lowe is working on the team with Gilbane in transforming the intersection of Peachtree and Stratford Roads with the development of this 35-story tower. Lowe is providing all concrete layout, including edge of slab, elevator openings, stair openings, columns, embeds, and walls. Lowe is maintaining horizontal and vertical control throughout the 35 floors of construction and provided control line for MEP contractors to work from.

Dekalb County MS4 Inspections/Investigations

Lowe Engineers has been performing stormwater infrastructure inspections for DeKalb County in support of its MS4 permit activities at various locations in the County since 2005. Lowe is in the third year of this contract and has been inspecting approximately 17,000 structures and conveyances per year. Services include field visits, data collection, work order creation, and condition photos that are uploaded into the County System. To date we have inspected 34,273 structures including:

• 11,401 Catch Basins
• 17,788 Pipes
• 1,423 Detention Ponds
• 3257 Ditches
• 175 Headwalls
• 81 Retention Ponds
• 2 Drop Inlets
• 4 Junction Boxes
• 11 Pipe intersections
• 3 Manholes
• 128 Plain Pipe Ends
• 3 Lakes

Lowe is also doing infrastructure investigations for the County, by helping them determining location, ownership and maintenance of the storm water structures within the County limits.

City of Brookhaven Public Works, Brookhaven, GA

Lowe is currently executing the annual maintenance programs for the City of Brookhaven: Street Maintenance, Signal Maintenance, General Right of Way Maintenance, and Stormwater Maintenance. Additionally, we are executing the paving program, the sidewalk program, the intersection improvement program and special projects as funded. In addition, Lowe manages the maintenance/construction of city infrastructure, currently including

• over 120 miles of street,
• over 53 miles of sidewalks,
• over 4,600 street signs,
• 51 traffic signals and
• over 16,000 stormwater structures pipes.

Lowe also directs the annually accomplishment of over 800 street, signal, sign, sidewalk and stormwater repairs including over 25 emergency repairs, as well as maintains work order records, sets priorities and monitors progress.

City of Dunwoody Public Works, Dunwoody, Georgia

Since the City of Dunwoody was incorporated in 2008, Lowe has managed all engineering, design, planning capital projects and maintenance work for the City as part of a Public/Private Partnership. Varied in its nature, Lowe has performed several types of projects including:

• Pedestrian – Capital Sidewalk construction program management
• Developed Dunwoody’s Sidewalk Improvement Program which won a Golden Shoe award
• ADA retrofit program
• Bicycle – Bike/Pedestrian coordinator for the city, developed recreational bike routes
• Master Planning – Development of Park, Greenway and Transportation Plan
• Trails – Greenway feasibility study with Million Mile Greenway organization
• Secured recreational trails grant for trail rehabilitation in Brook Run Park
• Watershed – Manage Dunwoody Stormwater Utility
• Greenspace recommendations

Geospatial Analyst

Lowe Engineers is currently seeking to fill the position of Geospatial Analyst.

Qualified individuals must have a thorough knowledge of mapping concepts and techniques, as well as working with imagery and various geospatial data formats.  Must have 1-3 years direct experience performing feature collection utilizing aerial or satellite imagery.  Must have direct experience working with ArcGIS and Imagine software.  Ability to code and perform software customization preferred. Direct experience working on various NGA product lines preferred.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Civil Engineer

Lowe Engineers is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our Atlanta, GA office. The Civil Engineer will work independently using his or her own discretion while working with the Project Manager in the development of concept plans. Performing engineering analysis and design, and producing final construction documents and specifications for a variety of public and private sector projects. The qualified candidate will work with a team of engineers, designers and surveyors to ensure client satisfaction and successful project completion.

 

Duties:

• Perform assignments using prescribed methods requiring application of standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria
• Perform calculations and analysis using fundamental engineering formulas
• Design and layout of plans and details
• Adjust & correlate data, research code issues, design options and document findings
• Organize and maintain project files
• Prepare plans, special provisions and estimates
• Preparation of letter reports and project correspondence
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines
• Communicate with (internal & external) others clearly and professionally in both technical and non-technical terms.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Preparation of proposals, project scope and budgeting
• Prepare Specifications as required to support CD’s

*Qualifications:

Requires a BSCE degree and EIT. Requires a minimum of 2-5 years experience. AUTOCAD, MicroStation, Hydroflow Hydrographs, Civil 3D & HEC-RAS modeling a plus. Experience with site development, hydrology, stormwater management are a must. Excellent communication skills are required. Position requires general knowledge of basic fundamental engineering principles including but not limited to surveying, geometrics, hydraulics, grading, CM, floodplain management and utility design.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Field Layout Engineer/Surveyor – Vertical Construction

Key Responsibilities for a Field Engineer:

• Sets up and maintains permanent control throughout the entire line and grade portion of the project.
• Validates accurate dimensions by reviewing the architectural and structural drawings prior to execution.
• Is able to identify any discrepancies in drawings prior to execution.
• Engages the project lead on the line and grade portion of the project to ensure proper scheduling and sequencing.
• Proficient with the use of advanced instruments and total station to perform an accurate layout.
• Is able to complete a layout in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner.
• Delivers layout information to the project team to ensure proper execution.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Microsoft programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook
• Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.
• 5+ years of experience in field engineering, surveying, and layout for a large scale Self-Perform GC or Concrete Contractor.
• Self-perform experience of concrete is required.
• Seeking someone with a variety of project types with emphasis on Commercial/Industrial.
• Knowledge of construction principles/practices required with experience on projects over 1 million dollars.
• Experienced with using advanced instruments and capable of using Total Station to perform layouts.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Traffic

The responsibilities of this position include the design and preparation of construction documents for minor and major roadway, sidewalk, shoulder improvements, and drainage design projects. Duties include assisting a project manager with tasks associated with plan preparation, cost estimates, report writing, client coordination and permitting. The position requires strong communication skills due the amount of collaboration involved with the team as well as the occasional need for communication with outside agencies, client interaction, etc. The position will be a full-time salary position. Candidates must be willing to work reasonable overtime to meet project demands, when necessary.

A BS in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology is required. EIT registration is required as a minimum. Experience must include 5-7 years of transportation design/traffic related experience. Construction experience is optional, but considered a plus if achieved in addition to direct design experience. Software design experience should include working with Microstation V8i and Inroads. Autocad and other additional cad platforms will be beneficial, but not required. Related experience should consist of working directly with GDOT and the Plan Development Process, GDOT collaborative projects with local counties or municipalities, and other local projects utilizing GDOT standards and specifications.

Sally Riker, F.SAME

Sally Riker, F.SAME is a Partner and Director of Marketing and Business Development. Sally is a graduate of the University of Georgia. With 20 years of experience in the architectural and engineering industry, Riker has significantly increased Lowe Engineers’ clientele since joining the firm in 2003. She is responsible for sales and marketing and the administration/ human resources for the firm.  In addition to working at Lowe Engineers, Sally also participates in many different non-profits, civic and educational organizations.  Sally is a Fellow in the Society of American Military Engineers and is an Elected Director on the National Board of Direction for SAME.   Additionally, Sally serves on the Advisory Board for Urban Land Institute Atlanta, Board of Directors for the Council for Quality Growth, SAME Savannah Post and is Co-Chair of the Women’s Leadership Initiative for ULI Atlanta.  Sally also was elected President of her greater neighborhood, the Mt. Paran Northside Citizens Association in Atlanta this year.  Among accolades, Riker has been named a top “40 under 40” from Georgia Trend, is a Regional Leadership Institute graduate, Center for Leadership -ULI graduate, Emerging Leaders graduate and has been selected for CREW Leadership 2018.   Sally currently lives in Atlanta with her husband and two small children.