Designer

GCW, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

GCW, Inc. in Reno, NV is seeking a Civil Engineering Designer to assist with roadways, intersections, drainage, and grading designs under supervision. You will collaborate with the Project Manager and CAD Technicians to produce plans and calculations for projects.

The role requires a BS in engineering and at least three years of AutoCAD Civil 3D experience, with strong communication and teamwork skills. On-site work with the Transportation/Traffic Division.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering is preferred.
• At least three years of experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Designs and prepares plans and calculations under supervision for specific engineering projects.
• Assists in research studies and information gathering for design projects.
• Maintains organized files relating to designs and project progression for easy access by the Project Manager and team.
• Coordinates with and delegates tasks to technical staff, departments, and sub-consultants for project components.
• Assists CAD technicians to supervise ongoing project work and teach new skills.
• Assists in the creation of exhibits for clients.
• Interfaces with agencies for processing, research and plan checks.
• Maintains a high level of quality control.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Description

Under supervision, designs roadways, intersections, signal systems, drainage, grading, utilities, and improvement plans. Works closely with Project Manager and CAD Technicians.

Essential Responsibilities

• Designs and prepares plans and calculations under supervision for specific engineering projects as directed.
• Assists in research studies and information gathering in preparation for specific design projects.
• 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 CAD technicians to supervise ongoing project related work and teach new skills.
• Assists in the creation of exhibits for clients.
• Under supervision, interfaces with agencies (i.e., processing, research and plan checks).
• Maintains a high level of quality control.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must be proficient in Civil 3D.
• 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.

Transportation/Traffic Division

• Arterial and freeway design including roadside safety
• Arterial and Freeway Lighting
• Signing and Striping
• ADA and accessibility design review
• Traffic Signal Design
• Cost estimates and quantity take-offs
• Advanced CAD design including Grading, Corridors, Pipe Networks, Profiles and Super elevations

Supervisory Responsibilities

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

Education And Experience Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in appropriate engineering discipline preferred and at least three (3) years of experience using AutoCAD Civil 3Dsoftware 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.