Designer

DDS Companies; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Plans

401K with match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life and AD&D coverage

Short and Long-Term Disability

HSA and/or FSA Accounts

Job summary

DDS Engineering and Surveying, LLP (DDSE) in Collierville, TN seeks a Designer to join the mechanical and civil drafting team. You will prepare engineering details and concept plans, supporting projects from inception through completion using AutoCAD in 2D or 3D as required.

The role requires hands-on CAD experience, strong organization, client interaction, and the ability to meet deadlines while collaborating with engineers and project staff.

Qualifications

• 0–5 years related experience in engineering drafting/design role.
• Hands-on CAD experience and proficiency with AutoCAD products.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering and construction plan documents for projects.
• Create 2D or 3D designs as required and support project teams from inception to completion.
• Coordinate with senior staff, engineers, and customers to meet deadlines.

Skills

CAD drafting

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Client communication

Deadline driven

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering/Drafting certification

Tools

AutoCAD Map

Civil 3D

Plant 3D

Job description

Join Our Team

About DDS Engineering and Surveying, LLP (DDSE): DDSE is an experienced and highly qualified natural gas/civil engineering, permitting and survey firm that has been performing consulting engineering and construction services in the natural gas industry for many years. We currently perform these engineering services related to natural gas transmission, distribution main design, station design (M&R, gate stations, and regulator stations) and customer services (residential and commercial) for a variety of natural gas customers throughout the Northeast. Our dynamic team is comprised of experienced natural gas engineers, civil and mechanical engineers, surveyors, gas construction personnel as well as in-house staff expertise in the areas of legal, compliance, and safety.

Our Designers are responsible for working with senior level staff to prepare engineering and construction plan documents for a variety of projects. We are currently looking for experienced designers in the mechanical and civil disciplines. The Designer would be responsible for preparing everything from engineering details to complex designs and concept plans, in support of engineering projects. Associated design and drafting for these projects will be performed utilizing primarily AutoCAD software products and can be in 2D or 3D depending on experience and project requirements. This is a fast paced, dynamic position that will require working both independently and as a member of a larger team moving projects from inception through completion.

Designer Pay Range: $26-30/hour

• Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 401K with match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• HSA and/or FSA Accounts

Skills and Experience

Required

• 0-5 years related experience in an engineering drafting/design role
• Hands-on experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software
• Self-starter with strong organizational and communication abilities
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs including Word and Excel
• Strong mathematical aptitude
• Ability to meet deadlines and collaborate with project team members
• Ability to interact with clients, customers, officials, and contractors

Preferred

• Degree or certification in Engineering/Drafting related field
• AutoCAD Map, Civil 3D, and/or Plant 3D experience
• Experience with 3D modeling and/or site grading
• Prior experience in the Natural Gas industry

DDS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.