3CAD Civil Designer

As a lead designer, you will be a key component of a design team providing cost-effective solutions for our client’s water and wastewater needs. We are looking for a designer with 3-8 years of experience in preparing civil/environmental drawings for municipal projects and regulatory review.  Knowledge of piping, topographic, utility, plant design, cost estimating, quantity takeoff, bidding and graphic presentation is required.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare drawings of various types with detail to fully explain the graphic representation of the design elements of a project;
• Work within a team environment to identify the best solutions for a given issue;
• Develop drawings and standards for projects and details associated with each design;
• Review rough sketches from engineers and develop base maps and drawings based on information provided, determine the best presentation method to fully explain the project requirements;
• Assist in evaluating cost alternatives based on the design elements;
• Develop technical specifications for the graphic drawings to assure clear and precise construction techniques and materials for a project;
• Prepare working drawings for the design Team to use in the development and preparation of final drawings for a project;
• Organize and prioritize the work based on changing requirements from the client, regulatory reviews and project team leader;
• Determine and provide 3D presentations to graphically depict the placement and construction of treatment units and piping systems;
• Introduce new ideas and methods and assist in training of staff in these methods; and
• Working knowledge of Civil 3D AutoCad and MicroStation.

Requirements

• Associates in CAD Drafting or equivalent experience;
• Previous experience in Civil 3D AutoCad;
• Previous experience in developing civil/environmental drawings;
• Team oriented, good communication skills written & oral, desire to advance to managing design groups.