Civil Designer
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Your Opportunity
The role of a Civil Designer is to work on a variety of projects, and as a team member, under the close guidance and supervision of a senior engineer/designer. You should possess good working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil3D to assist in developing site development models and construction plans by preparing conceptual site layouts, preliminary grading, storm and sanitary sewer alignments and utility layouts.
As a Civil Designer, you will assist more senior engineers/designers by performing the routine aspects of civil engineering assignments and may also assist in the analysis of proposed projects.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Supports project team in the development of design documentation, plans, and reports for relevant project design elements.
- Assists in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
- Utilizes technologies in the development of three-dimensional models of civil systems including surfaces, corridors, and underground utilities.
- Prepares and revises documentation in various project phases including site plans, exhibits, and details.
- Coordinates with other disciplines to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
- Assists in the review of shop drawings and submittals, responds to requests for information, prepares site observation reports, and performs other contract administration tasks.
- Assists with the development of job-specific discipline specifications.
- Assists in the evaluation and selection of civil systems and materials.
- Attends project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.
- Participates in value engineering and basic cost estimating.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Working knowledge and application of AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Basic knowledge of civil systems means and methods, materials, and industry standards.
- Basic understanding of all phases of engineering document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
- Recognizes when technical problems are developing and initiate appropriate corrective actions using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
- Ability to check own work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
- Ability to participate and collaborate in project team settings and to engage in creative and critical thought.
- Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, and other similar material.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite, as well as relevant software programs which may include Civil3D, GIS, HydraFlow, and PDF editing software such as Adobe HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, WaterCAD, and PondPack.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Civil Engineering related field Minimum of 2 years of experience doing civil design.
Position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some field work.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
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