Role summary
Seeking a Civil Designer with 5+ years of experience using Civil 3D, preferably in an engineering consulting or industrial/manufacturing/oil and gas environment. Responsibilities include performing technical civil design tasks, utilizing Civil 3D, coordinating with other disciplines, preparing project deliverables, and mentoring junior staff. The role involves site development, grading, drainage, utilities, and roadway design, requiring familiarity with industry codes and standards. Occasional field visits may be necessary. Preferred qualifications include experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, GIS, Revit, and Navisworks.
The ideal candidate will have five (5) or more years of civil design experience specifically utilizing Civil 3D within an engineering consulting firm or industrial, manufacturing, or oil and gas environment. The position may require occasional field visits to gather site information, verify existing conditions, and clarify project and client requirements.
Responsibilities
Perform technical responsibilities required of a Civil Designer
Demonstrate expertise in using Autodesk Civil 3D
Be eager and open to gaining civil experience from department colleagues
Perform field walkdowns without assistance with a project team
Proactively coordinate project activities between Civil and other disciplines
Create and review project civil deliverables
Mentor less experienced designers and technicians
Assist with Scope Development and help maintain Budget Control for the CAD team on projects
Demonstrate expertise with Valdes' civil engineering work practices
Prepare civil scopes of work and material take-offs
Prepare and understand plan sets for projects involving site development, grading, drainage, utilities, roadways, and/or land development
Experience developing grading plans, utility plans, profiles, and construction documents
Familiarity with local, state, and federal design standards and permitting requirements
Continue to develop expertise with prevalent civil industry codes, standards, and practices from a drawing perspective (i.e., DOT, AASHTO, MUTCD, and NPDES)
Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, GIS, or other related design/documentation software.
Effectively support CAD efforts outside of CSA when necessary
Perform and support CAD audits Qualifications
Education: High School diploma, Associated Degree or higher preferred
Experience: 5 years of experience working in the design or drafting field
Demonstrate technical competencies required of a Civil Designer
Detail both concrete and steel connections
Skillful 2D and 3D CAD expertise - specifically utilizing Civil3D
Basic Microsoft Office skills
Revit experience a plus
Navisworks experience is a plus
Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future
