Structural Designer

GCW, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GCW, Inc. in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a Structural Designer to design structures such as buildings, bridges, and drainage structures. Strong AutoCAD Civil 3D skills are necessary, and designers will work closely with Project Manager and CAD Technicians.

The role is on-site in Las Vegas, with requirements including a high school diploma and a technical degree plus 3 years of Civil Engineering experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D. Valid driver’s license is needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and a technical school degree/certificate are required.
• Three (3) years of Civil Engineering firm experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Civil 3D

Written communication

Education

High school diploma

Technical school degree/certificate

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook

Job description

Description

As a Structural designer at GCW, you will have the opportunity to design structures such as buildings, bridges, and drainage structures. Strong AutoCAD Civil 3D skills are necessary. Designers will work closely with Project Manager and CAD Technicians.

Location

This role requires working on-site in Las Vegas, NV. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

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 layers and file management.

Structural Division

• Prepare improvement plans for bridges, buildings, retaining walls.
• Prepare improvement plans for flood control structures, detention basin infrastructure, junction structures, water reservoirs and pump stations.

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. The employer reserves the right to modify this job description at any time or with or without notice.