Assistant Civil Designer

Pyramid Consulting, Inc; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Civil Designer on a 12+ months contract in Kansas City, MO (onsite). The role supports civil engineering teams with planning, site evaluations, civil design, CAD drafting, calculations, and construction documentation.

Requires a Bachelor or Associate degree with related experience, proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Excel; strong attention to detail and the ability to work with project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in drafting technology or related field with 2 years of related experience (Required).
• Or an Associate degree with 3 years of related experience (Required).
• Or 4 years of progressive detailing and design experience (Required).

Responsibilities

• Support civil engineering teams with planning, site evaluations, civil design, CAD drafting, calculations, and construction documentation.
• The role includes assisting with stormwater/drainage, water and sewer utilities, site development, roads, grading, erosion control, traffic, airports, and facility design while following applicable codes, specifications, budgets, and schedules.
• Assist in designing various civil projects including storm drainage systems, storm water management facilities, water and sanitary sewer utility design, site design, land development, roads, sediment and erosion control, and traffic control, airports, and facility design.
• Assist with a full range of drawing production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
• Assist with a variety of civil assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches.
• Assist with initial rough designs or sketches and mark-ups on ongoing projects.
• Assist with analyzing reports, maps, drawings, tests, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design projects.
• Interpret and apply design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
• Complete and review design drawings within scope, budget and schedule.
• Compute volume calculations for excavation, dredging, and upland site grading.
• Incorporate schedules, budgets and project criteria into civil design and layouts.
• Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field

Associate Degree with 3 years related experience

4 years progressive detailing and design experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Excel

Job description

Immediate need for a talented Assistant Civil Designer. This is a 12+ months contract, opportunity with long-term potential and is located on Kansas City, MO(Onsite). Please review the job description below.

Job ID: 26-30567

Pay Range: $35/hr - $38/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• The Assistant Civil Designer will support civil engineering teams with planning, site evaluations, civil design, CAD drafting, calculations, and construction documentation.
• The role includes assisting with stormwater/drainage, water and sewer utilities, site development, roads, grading, erosion control, traffic, airports, and facility design while following applicable codes, specifications, budgets, and schedules.
• Assist in designing various civil projects including storm drainage systems, storm water management facilities, water and sanitary sewer utility design, site design, land development, roads, sediment and erosion control, and traffic control, airports, and facility design.
• Assist with a full range of drawing production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
• Assist with a variety of civil assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches.
• Assist with initial rough designs or sketches and mark-ups on ongoing projects.
• Assist with analyzing reports, maps, drawings, tests, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design projects.
• Interpret and apply design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
• Complete and review design drawings within scope, budget and schedule.
• Compute volume calculations for excavation, dredging, and upland site grading.
• Incorporate schedules, budgets and project criteria into civil design and layouts.
• Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field and 2 years related experience Required OR Associate Degree and 3 years related experience Required OR 4 years progressive detailing and design experience. Required
• Basic understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables.
• Basic knowledge in design, calculations and design systems.
• Basic knowledge in the theory and practices of civil discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others (Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

Our client is a leading Construction Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.