Civil CAD Designer

NV5; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) and retirement planning

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

NV5 is seeking a Civil CAD Designer in Buckeye, AZ to produce construction drawings for gas transmission, substation, and electrical projects. You will work with engineers to create layouts, elevations, schematics, and wiring diagrams while learning project requirements.

The role emphasizes collaboration, accuracy, and completing as-built drawings under guidance. NV5 offers professional development and a route for career growth in a diverse engineering team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of drafting experience in utility, electrical, or civil industries.
• Proficiency with CAD software and standard drafting handbooks.
• Familiarity with project documentation and design records.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Use AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MicroStation to create construction drawings and documents.
• Collaborate with design engineers and staff to resolve issues and produce deliverables.
• Prepare quantity take-offs in a professional and organized manner.
• Work under supervision of senior designers and engineers to meet standards.
• Maintain design records and as-built drawings when required.

Skills

CAD drafting

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical drafting certificate (Desirable)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Revit

Job description

Civil CAD Designer - Buckeye, AZ - NV5

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

Civil CAD Designer - Buckeye, AZ - NV5

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

The Civil CAD Designer will work on construction drawings and documents for multiple systems, including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines, substation, underground, and overhead electrical projects including physical layouts, elevations, schematics, and wiring diagrams. Technicians develop a basic understanding of project requirements. This role works on a team with designers and engineers applies information electronic drawing files.

Responsibilities

• Use computer-aided drafting tools such as AutoCAD & AutoCAD Civil 3D, and MicroStation, as well as technical handbooks, utility standards, tables, and calculators
• Confer with design engineers and other staff members to resolve problems and create construction documents
• Learn to prepare quantity take-offs in a professional and organized manner
• Work under the direction of senior designers and engineers
• Meet client and NV5’s requirements and standards
• Manage and maintain design records and files
• Learn to complete as-built drawings
• Gain confidence in ability to fulfill assignments that require independent judgment and evaluation
• Able to work semi-independently with little supervision
• Develop career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced designers and engineers

Qualifications

• Qualifications:
• 2+ years’ experience in the utility, electrical, or civil industry
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Positive attitude, able to collaboratively work with others
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other relevant software
• Fundamental training in the use of computer-aided drafting software, including CAD Suite, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Revit

Desirable Qualifications

• Certificate of Training in technical drafting or equivalent work in an engineering environment
• Experience drafting civil or utility drawings
• 1-2 years of AutoCAD Civil 3D experience

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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