Designer (AutoCAD Civil 3D)

Geosyntec Consultants; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. seeks a Designer (AutoCAD Civil 3D) to perform CAD for civil and geotechnical projects across Florida offices, including Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Boca Raton, Pensacola, and Tallahassee.

You will develop layouts, grading plans, and 3D details from conceptual design through construction. Ideal candidates have a drafting degree, 5+ years in civil engineering CAD, and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D with strong geometry, labeling, and surface knowledge.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Drafting and a minimum of five (5) years related experience in a professional civil engineering setting.
• Autodesk AutoCAD Certified Professional examination (preferred).
• Experience with grading plans, cross-sections, alignments, profiles, surfaces, earthwork volumes for landfills and large civil projects.
• Experience using land or aerial surveying/mapping data.
• Experience with stormwater management design.
• Familiarity with Windows, Office, Outlook, Excel, Skype, Adobe PDF, and Windows File Explorer.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and AutoCAD Map3D (required).
• Understanding of Feature Lines, Grading Groups, Assemblies, and Corridors.
• GIS interoperability with ESRI ArcMap or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and finalize design plans and details using Geosyntec drafting standards.
• Visualize civil/geotechnical concepts and translate them into design drawings.
• Analyze sketches and notes to determine the best drawing approach.
• Manage drawing set production from creation, markup, and modification.
• Mentor and supervise CADD technicians to ensure quality.
• Assist with CADD department management tasks including effort estimation and file standards.
• Support CAD standards improvements across the company.
• Collaborate with other Geosyntec CADD practitioners to produce high-quality drawings.

Skills

Grading plans & earthwork

Survey data integration

Stormwater design

Windows/Office suite familiarity

ArcMap/GIS interoperability

Read blueprints & redlines

Communication & teamwork

Supervising CAD staff

Geometry & trigonometry basics

Ability to interpret elevations & land

Education

Associate’s degree in Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

AutoCAD Map3D

ArcGIS

MicroStation

Job description

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Overview

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Designer (AutoCAD Civil 3D) in one of our Florida (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Boca Raton, Pensacola, Tallahassee) offices. The position will perform computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) for a variety of civil and geotechnical engineering design projects including developing layouts, grading plans and details for civil engineering projects, including landfills, industrial sites and utilities. Projects also include mechanical drawing systems and opportunities to contribute from the conceptual design stage through construction.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/ .

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and finalize design plans and details using appropriate and efficient methods and adhering to Geosyntec drafting standards;
• Understand and visualize overall civil/geotechnical engineering concepts, such as grading, and translating abstract concepts to design drawings;
• Analyze sketches, notes and other input material to determine best approach to complete a drawing set;
• Manage the production of drawing sets from creation, markup and modification based on overall design;
• Assign work to, mentor, train, and supervise CADD technicians in the preparation of design drawings and details and reviewing completed work products to ensure quality;
• Assist with CADD department management tasks including estimating level of effort for CADD-related work; and assisting in the development of file management standards; and
• Participate in the CAD Action Group, by supporting, networking, and collaborating to improve CAD standards and efficiencies across the company; and
• Work collaboratively with other Geosyntec CADD practitioners to prepare design drawings and details and reviewing completed work products to ensure quality.

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Drafting and a minimum of five (5) years related experience in a professional civil engineering setting; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the responsibilities of the position. (required)
• Successful Autodesk AutoCAD Certified Professional examination within the last 3 years. (preferred)
• Experience developing and working with grading plans, cross-sections, alignments, profiles, three-dimensional surfaces, and earthwork volumes for landfills and other large civil design projects. (required)
• Experience using/incorporating land or aerial surveying/mapping data and files. (required)
• Experience with stormwater management design. (preferred)
• Understanding of the latest releases of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, Skype, Adobe PDF, and Windows File Explorer.
• Experience with ArcGIS and MicroStation. (preferred)
• Proficiency in the latest releases of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and AutoCAD Map3D. Proficiency includes a strong understanding of Civil 3D Annotation styles and annotation tools, object and label styles, solid understanding of key objects such as Surfaces, Alignments, Profiles, Profile Views, Pipe Networks, Surface Analyses and Volume Calculations. (required)
• Understanding of Feature Lines, Grading Groups, Assemblies, and Corridors. (required)
• Working interoperability knowledge of ESRI ArcMap or equivalent GIS software with the above-mentioned software. (preferred)
• Ability to work with mathematical fundamentals such as geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical engineering design situations. (required)
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret red line drawings from Engineers, CAD Managers, or others on the project team. (required)
• Strong communication skills to include the ability to understand and follow complex verbal and written instructions, and the ability to interact effectively to maintain a team environment. (required)
• Ability to effectively present information to project team and clients. (required)
• Ability to supervise and communicate with subordinate staff. (required)