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senior CAD designer

Job Description

The Senior CAD Designer will be responsible for performing complex assignments including the development of conceptual layouts, schematic design, design development, construction document drawings, permit-level drawings, bid and construction-level drawings, sketches, maps, and graphic representations of engineering designs using AutoCAD Civil 3D. This position emphasizes design and plan set preparation of a variety of primarily site/civil projects, including, municipal utility projects such as sanitary collection and trunk mainlines, water transmission and distribution, municipal broadband, roadway construction, site design and grading, and layout of easement and property boundary information. Work activities include but are not limited to site and utility grading, pipe networks, utility alignments, plan and profile drawings, sections, detail drawings, and as-built drafting for conceptual, preliminary, and final design drawings. The CAD Technician will be able to utilize client information, relevant design requirements, details, and standards to apply to a variety of municipal clients.

Supervision Received: Works under direct supervision of the assigned Program Manager or Senior Project Manager.
Supervision Exercised:May supervise subordinates.
Job Classification: Full-time or Part-time, Hourly, Non-Exempt Employee

COMPENSATION
Ditesco offers a comprehensive compensation package including competitive salary, health care; 401k, paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and performance-based bonuses. Salary range for this position is $80,000 to $120,000 per year; 26 pay periods.

Application Process: Send us your updated resume and cover letter.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Other duties may be assigned. Duties are varied in nature and include:

  • Communicate with internal Ditesco staff, external clients, and other stakeholders throughout the design process to ensure needs are met and project goals achieved.
  • Review, revise, and provide feedback on designs created by designers to ensure that they are on track with project objectives, quality of work, and design deliverables.
  • Create high-quality 3D computer models using computer aided design (CAD) Civil3D software.
  • Assist in client design presentations by using computer models.
  • Develop new designs based on client specifications for new installations.
  • Provide Civil Engineering drafting and design services by preparing and maintaining AutoCAD Civil 3D engineering drawings that compile to create a set of permittable plans.
  • Prepare designs from general instructions and preliminary sketches, diagrams, or schematics.
  • Prepare working drawings from conceptual plans to schematic drawings, design development drawings, final engineering drawings, and construction record drawings.
  • Develop exhibits to support Civil Engineering Projects.
  • Prepare engineering drawings for a wide variety of civil engineering projects that include the following elements: geometric design, utility plan and profile, subsurface utility engineering (SUE) plans, utility detail drawings, site grading design, cut and fill analysis, horizontal and vertical alignment, intersection layout and sight distance determination, interchange layout, roadway drainage, and right-of-way plans, among other design elements.
  • Produce roadway sections, erosion control plans, site preparation plans, roadway profiles, drainage plans and profiles, utility plans, paving, pavement marking plans, and signing plans.
  • Apply Ditesco’s design standards across AutoCAD Civil3D design documents. Create, implement and maintain company CAD standards.
  • Prepare for and attend project progress meetings (design and construction) to successfully progress the project design and construction process and objective.
Minimum Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

  • Experience in the design of site/civil, utilities, and roadway projects preferred.
  • Proficient experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D to create surfaces, alignments, and profiles.
  • Willingness to assist with a wide range of projects and work with multiple engineers.
  • Ability to work effectively on design teams and coordinate with team members including CAD technicians/designers, engineers, managers, administrative staff, and construction staff.
  • Thorough understanding of design of roads and streets, drainage, and utility design.
  • High attention to detail, good organizational and time management skills.
  • Good written and oral communication abilities and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability and desire to work in a team environment and communicate effectively with coworkers, managers, and clients.
  • Ability to effectively manage CAD production and oversee associated staff.

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school with a high school diploma required.

Special Licensing or Certification: Certification or secondary education diploma preferred.

Experience: Minimum 15 years of increasingly responsible experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D projects or projects developed using equivalent software packages.

Language Skills  
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific, technical journals and legal documents. Ability to communicate with clients and the public and respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively communicate with engineers and contractors to interpret plans, specifications, and details in resolving design related issues. Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, and/or clients. Bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus.

Mathematical Skills  
Ability to apply mathematical concepts necessary to perform construction-level layouts, geometry and entry level civil engineering calculations as applicable to computer aided design.

Reasoning Ability  
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily located in the office environment but may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions and uneven terrain. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud requiring appropriate hearing protection.

Travel Requirements 
May be required to travel to projects greater than 50 miles from the main office location. May be required to perform work at remote job sites for varying lengths of time.

 

Application Process: Send us your updated resume and cover letter.