Civil Engineering Designer

GCW Engineering, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GCW Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Land Development Designer to design land development and public works projects. The role involves preparing construction drawings and working closely with Project Managers.

This position requires expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D and is based on-site in Las Vegas, NV. Applicants must have a technical school degree and three years of experience in civil engineering.

The company provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in a Civil Engineering Firm using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Proficient in Civil 3D and Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction drawings, grading plans, and street improvements.
• Assist in research studies and preparation of designs.
• Maintain organized files for projects.

Skills

Civil 3D

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Effective written communication

Effective verbal communication

Education

High school diploma and technical school degree/certificate

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Land Desktop

Job description

Summary:

As a Land Development Designer at GCW, you will have the opportunity to design land development and public works projects. This team member is responsible for preparing construction drawings, grading plans, street improvements, utilities. The Designer works closely with Project Managers and CAD Technicians. Strong AutoCAD Civil 3D skills are necessary.

This role requires working on-site in Las Vegas, NV. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Designs and prepares improvement plans and calculations for specific projects such as single family residential, multi-family, commercial, industrial, hospitality, and institutional engineering projects under the direction of a Project Manager.
• Assists in research studies and information gathering in preparation for specific designs.
• Prepares engineering drawings, study plans, and tentative maps.
• Maintains organized files relating to designs, plans, and projects progression, which facilitates easy access to project information for the Project Manager and other team members as required.
• Coordinates with and delegates appropriate tasks to technical staff, internal departments, and sub-consultants for project components.
• Assists in the creation of exhibits for clients.
• Under supervision, interfaces with agencies (i.e., processing, research and plan checks).
• Attends weekly progress meetings to generate weekly progress reports, to be reviewed and approved by the Project Manager.
• Maintains a high level of quality control.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be proficient in Civil 3D.
• Working knowledge of Land Desktop.
• Proficient in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and abide by the company’s CAD procedures for layering and file management.

Land Development Division:

• Residential.
• Multi-Family.
• Master planned communities.
• Commercial/Retail/Industrial.
• Parks.
• Schools.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position may or may not have supervisory or oversight responsibilities.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• A high school diploma and a technical school degree/certificate in a related discipline is required.
• Three (3) years of working experience within a Civil Engineering Firm using AutoCAD Civil 3D software is required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive company vehicles.

The responsibilities outlined in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The employer reserves the right to modify this job description at any time or with or without notice.

GCW Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.