Civil Designer

Spero Solutions; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental engineering firm is seeking a Mid Level Civil BIM Designer with 5-10 years of experience in engineering design. The role involves developing civil site plans, establishing piping alignments, and coordinating modeling activities. Candidates should have proficiency in 2D CAD and 3D design, excellent communication skills, and an associate degree in a related technical field. This position offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities to make a meaningful impact in water and wastewater facilities projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working in engineering design.
• Highly motivated self-starter and results-driven.
• Working knowledge of 3D design concepts and BIM for civil design.

Responsibilities

• Develop scaled civil site plans from various media.
• Establish piping alignments for site and linear infrastructure.
• Quality check drafted products for compliance with standards.

Skills

2D CAD software proficiency

3D design capabilities

Good communication skills

Detail-oriented

Basic knowledge of industry pipe standards

Education

Associate degree in related technical field

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Autodesk Civil 3D

Job description

This client is an internationally recognized environmental engineering firm that specializes in the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater facilities. We are seeking a Mid Level Civil BIM Designer.

The position requires comprehensive proficiency in 2D CAD software and a demonstrated knowledge of 3D design capabilities. This position also requires a good understanding of engineering drawing development in the area of water and wastewater facilities design and the associated infrastructure. Job duties will also include the coordination of drawing production activities between all disciplines at the project level.

You’ll make an impact at an organization that does meaningful work, fosters a collaborative team culture, and creates a diverse, inclusive environment where you feel like you belong. You’ll work alongside a collaborative and dynamic team of professionals that is truly passionate about our work.

Develop scaled civil site plans with grading, paving, and drainage from various media including sketches, PDF’s, and CAD drawings provided by engineers and senior design staff

Understands survey files, with the ability to generate Digital Terrain Models (DTM)Calculates earthwork quantities/generate reports with an understanding of sloping grades

Establishes piping alignments to generate plan and profile 2D drawings for both site and linear infrastructure projects

Coordination of modeling and drawing production activities between all disciplines at the project level

Provide quality checking of drafted products and conformance with modeling and drawing production standards including project specific CAD/BIM requirements

Generate 2D drawing views from 3D design models and develop into final contract drawings

Provide basic CAD technical support for junior level staff

Convert data between MicroStation and AutoCAD

Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working in engineering design

Highly motivated self-starter, results-driven and teamwork oriented

Good communication skills, both written and verbal, Detail oriented, organized and have good follow-up skills

Basic knowledge of industry pipe standards such as AWWA and ANSI B16

Fundamental knowledge of survey practices, including georeferencing utilizing grid/ground coordinate systems, Intermediate level of proficiency in the development of 2D civil design drawings

Working knowledge of 3D design concepts, Fundamental knowledge of BIM as it relates to civil design for piping, valves, and in-line components

Basic understanding of construction methods for piping installation

Working knowledge in Autodesk Civil 3D both in grading and piping networks, Proficient with AutoCAD or MicroStation 2D and 3D functions

Field experience in either surveying or inspection

Experience in detail design of water and wastewater facilities and related infrastructure

Associate degree in related technical field