CADD Designer

GARVER LLC; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid professional memberships

Support for industry licenses

Continuing education opportunities

Comprehensive wellness program

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Ridgeland, Mississippi seeks a CADD Designer to assist in planning and design for civil engineering projects. The role involves developing construction documents and detailed plans, with an emphasis on quality standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant experience in drafting/design tools. This position offers competitive salaries, professional development, and comprehensive wellness programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or relevant course in drafting required.
• Experience in civil-type projects is preferred.
• Working knowledge of drafting/design software, Bluebeam or other PDF editor, and MS Office Products.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, design, and construction document development.
• Process field data and organize drawing/file structure.
• Develop detailed roadway plans and coordinate multi-discipline projects.
• Coordinate across disciplines and prepare as‑built drawings; contribute to standards and quality programs.

Skills

Understanding and application of drafting methods

Working knowledge of drafting/design software

Experience with MicroStation

Familiarity with CAD standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher in drafting, design, or surveying

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Bluebeam or other PDF editor

MS Office Products

Job description

Garver is seeking a CADD Designer for our Ridgeland, Mississippi office to assist in planning, design, and construction documents development on a variety of general civil and multi‑discipline engineering projects for primarily State and Local Government Transportation clientele. Additional assignments may involve processing field data, organizing drawing and file structure, conceptual/preliminary alignment layouts, quantity computations, cost estimates, developing detailed roadway plans and details, multi‑discipline coordination, and as‑built drawings. The civil designer/technician would be an integral participant for setting standards, developing tools, quality program compliance, including delivery of quality work products adhering to Garver standard.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• An associate degree or higher in drafting, design, or surveying, or combination of relevant coursework and drafting experience
• Understanding and application of drafting methods, standards, and procedures
• Working knowledge of drafting/design software, Bluebeam or other PDF editor, and MS Office Products

Preferred Skills

• Experience with MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer
• Familiarity with Mississippi Department of Transportation CAD standards
• Two (2)-plus years of related drafting experience in site, roadway, stormwater, and general civil‑type projects
• Prior experience with DOT and Local Government projects
• Understanding of topographic and boundary surveying means and methods

Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company‑paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work‑life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee‑owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News‑Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people‑first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

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