What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drafter position at NV5?
Overview
NV5 is seeking a talented Water Resources Engineer/Project Manager to join our thriving Water Resources Engineering Group in Albuquerque. If you’re passionate about water resources and have hands-on experience in AutoCAD and ArcGIS, we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Utilize AutoCAD software to create detailed design and construction plan drawings from sketches, existing drawings, electronic images, and verbal descriptions.
- Work closely with Senior Designers, Project Managers, and the Department Director to implement project design and production requirements, ensuring compliance with company and client standards.
- Develop exhibits to accompany reports, demonstrating a willingness to learn and apply AutoCAD, Civil3D, and ArcGIS techniques.
- Implement AutoCAD standards and quality procedures to ensure that all drawings convey complete and accurate information.
- Collaborate with project team members, other departments, and sub-consultants to achieve project objectives.
- Be adaptable and take on various tasks as needed to support project and team goals.
Qualifications
- Proven track record in water resources or civil engineering, with a focus on design and construction for water resource projects.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD for drafting and construction plan preparation, including plan and profiles, cross-sections, grading, and drainage plans.
- Knowledge of ArcGIS and Civil3D is highly desirable.
- Strong attention to detail, ensuring consistency and accuracy in all work.
- Ability to independently manage multiple assignments, demonstrating initiative and responsibility in project delivery.
- Familiarity with NM APWA and NM DOT design standards and practices.
- Competency in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with ArcGIS is a plus.
- Willingness to occasionally work overtime, including weekends, to meet project deadlines.
NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.
NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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