Designer

GCW, Inc.; Reno (NV); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GCW, Inc. seeks a Land Development Designer in Reno, NV to design land development and public works projects.

You will prepare construction drawings, grading plans, street improvements, and utilities under the supervision of Project Managers, with strong AutoCAD Civil 3D skills required. The position requires a high school diploma plus a technical certificate and three years of civil engineering experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and a related technical certificate.
• Three years of Civil Engineering firm experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Proficiency in Land Desktop and CAD procedures.

Responsibilities

• Designs and prepares improvement plans for residential, commercial, and institutional projects.
• Prepare drawings, study plans, and tentative maps.
• Coordinate with staff and sub-consultants and generate progress reports.
• Maintain organized design files and ensure quality control.

Skills

Proficient in Civil 3D

Strong written and verbalCommunication

CAD procedures & file management

Education

High school diploma + technical certificate

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Land Desktop

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

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.

Essential Responsibilities

• 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.

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
• 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. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. 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.