Designer

Socket.dev; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks a Civil 3D–savvy designer to join our Transportation/Traffic Division in Reno. Under supervision, you will design roadways, intersections, signal systems, drainage, grading, utilities, and improvements, collaborating with the Project Manager and CAD Technicians.

You will coordinate tasks with staff and sub-consultants, assist in research for design projects, and help create client exhibits while maintaining project file organization and CAD workflow standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering preferred; 3+ years of experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D is required.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D and Microsoft Office applications for project documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to follow CAD procedures.

Responsibilities

• Designs and prepares plans and calculations under supervision for specific engineering projects.
• Assists in research and information gathering for design projects.
• Maintains organized project files to support PMs and team members.
• Coordinates tasks with technical staff, internal departments and sub-consultants.
• Assists CAD technicians and helps supervise ongoing work and skill development.
• Contributes to client exhibits and interfaces with agencies as needed.
• Maintains high quality control across design deliverables.

Skills

Civil 3D

MS Office

Written and verbal communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

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.