Civil Designer

JOB DESCRIPTION: This individual will primarily be responsible for designing and producing civil plan sets for residential land development and/or commercial site development projects. This also includes implementing and managing AutoCAD drafting and plan preparation standards.

DUTIES FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL INCLUDE:

• Supporting engineers for creating construction documents.
• Preparation of Site Plans and House Fit / Location Plans.
• Preparation of Erosion Control Plans.
• Preparation of hydraulic and hydrologic calculations for stormwater management reports.
• Performs assignments requiring the application of fundamental CADD drafting techniques in accordance with established standards and procedures.
• Prepares engineering and construction drawings, using computer aided drafting and design techniques from Topographical survey data.
• General engineering and design information.
• Performs design tasks as directed by immediate supervisor.
• Performs related engineering support tasks, which are not completely standardized or prescribed.
• Complete work according to standard engineering principles and practices and compliance with company standards and quality system procedures.
• Create and document concepts, sketches, models, layouts, submittals, instructions, and complete production packages.
• Identify and resolve incomplete or conflicting design inputs.
• Perform design calculations, prepare material and equipment specifications, and provide preliminary sketches and notes for drawings.
• May coordinate the design work for a project.
• May act in a lead role over some drafters.
• Technical problem-solving.
• Some travel and field work to collect data and develop solutions.
• Project planning.
• Develop calculations, diagrams and models to support technical solutions.
• Preparation of construction documents based upon field surveys, available resources and client requirements.
• Permitting research, submittals, and follow-up.
• Work closely with more senior staff members to learn and assist in design work.
• Ability to design in AutoCAD Civil 3D design package.
• High level of proficiency with cut/fill balance grading design in Civil 3D.
• Ability to set up and manage AutoCAD drafting and plan preparation standards.
• Ability to set up and manage printing/plotting settings.
• Willingness to mentor and teach others.
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, good communication, team player, self starter.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be familiar with MS Office Software
• Ability to work within a team as well as an individual
• Attention to detail, organized
• Experienced with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Familiarity with local development standards is a plus
• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Minimum 1 year of experience with Autodesk’s AutoCAD software program or an Associate’s degree or related technical certificate
• Ability to effectively communicate thoughts and ideas
• Possess exception attention to deal
• Possess a strong work ethic
• Valid Driver’s License is required.
• Some local area travel may be required on occasions.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account with employer contributions
• Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Paid Time Off/Holiday Pay
• 401K with employer contributions
• Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help with professional goals