Field Designer - Sports

Wolff/Lang/Christopher Architects; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PBK in Sarasota, FL is seeking a Field Designer to support civil site and land development projects from concept through construction documents. You will develop plan sets, analyze field data, and perform drainage calculations using AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Two years of relevant AutoCAD experience is required, along with strong communication skills, a valid driver's license, and willingness to travel occasionally. This is a full-time on-site role based in Sarasota.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree preferred but not required.
• High proficiency with AutoCAD and MS Office Suite.
• At least two years of AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D design experience.
• Experience in site development, land development and/or municipal work including utility design is required.
• Ability to understand and strictly adhere to established customer quality requirements.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Willingness to work longer hours including occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete sets of site development and subdivision plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Analyze surveys, field notes, maps and photos to identify constraints.
• Perform drainage calculations for water, sanitary and storm sewer design.
• Independently perform minor designs, redlines and revisions.
• Address comments from regulatory reviews.
• Review deeds, ordinances and codes to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with project managers to provide status updates and revise plans.
• Monitor draft work for accuracy and conformance with design requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Team collaboration

Flexible hours

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MS Office Suite

Job description

PBK is seeking a Field Designer to join our office in Sarasota, FL. The Field Designer will provide design and drafting support for various civil site development and land development projects from conceptual phase through construction documents. Tasks will include developing small- and large-scale K-12 educational, higher educational, residential, commercial, industrial, public works, and parks/recreation projects.

Your impact:

• Develop complete sets of plans for site development and residential subdivision projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D including site geometry, utility design, erosion and sediment control, grading drainage plans and details in accordance with client and DIG Engineers design standards.
• Analyze surveys, field notes, maps, aerial photographs, and other materials to identify potential project constraints and the best approach in developing and completing projects on time and on budget.
• Perform drainage calculations for water, sanitary and storm sewer design, hydraulic systems, detention ponds, etc.
• Independently perform minor designs, complete redlines and plan revisions.
• Independently address comments from regulatory agency reviews.
• Research and review deeds, ordinances, technical reports, municipal, state and federal codes to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with project managers and design staff to provide status updates, discuss challenges, and address plan revisions.
• Review the work of other drafting personnel to ensure accuracy and conformance to design requirements.
• Collaborate with design originators to resolve discrepancies between original drawings and final CAD designs.
• Monitor work for compliance with applicable codes, accepted engineering practices and standards.
• Proactively work with the appropriate authorities having jurisdiction to obtain plan approval and permits.

Here's What You'll Need:

• Associate's Degree preferred but not required.
• High proficiency with AutoCAD and MS Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Full range of visual depth perception and the ability to distinguish colors.
• Valid Driver's License, acceptable driving record, and ability to occasionally travel overnight.
• At least two years of relevant AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D design experience.
• Experience in site development, land development and/or municipal work including utility design is required.
• Ability to understand and strictly adhere to established customer quality requirements without deviation.
• Ability to work well under pressure, juggle and prioritize multiple projects and adjust work accordingly, often against tight deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Willingness to work longer than usual hours (including the occasional weekend) to meet client deadlines.