Water/Wastewater CAD Technician/Designer

GRW | engineering | architecture | geospatial; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater CAD Technician/Designer for their Lexington office. This role involves assisting in the design of water utility and wastewater utility infrastructure projects, focusing on engineering drawings and cost estimating. The ideal candidate will possess a vocational certificate or 2-year degree in Civil Technology with over 5 years of experience in a consulting environment, along with strong AutoCAD and Civil 3D skills. Join a dedicated team in a dynamic setting to impact community infrastructure significantly.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in designing water/wastewater utility design projects in a consulting engineering environment.
• Current expertise in AutoCAD and Civil 3D is essential.
• High level of organizational & time management skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers and engineers with the design of water utility and wastewater utility infrastructure projects.
• Responsible for the design and layout of engineering drawings.
• Preparation of construction quantities for cost estimating and assisting with permitting.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

English communication skills

Organizational skills

BIM/3-D experience

ARC GIS skills

Surveying experience

Construction experience

Education

Vocational certificate or 2-year degree in Civil Technology

Job description

GRW Engineers, Inc. has a career opportunity available for an experienced Water/Wastewater CAD Technician/Designer in our Lexington office.

In addition to protecting public and environmental health, adequate water, wastewater and stormwater facilities are essential for communities to grow and attract new business. The design of this infrastructure is a cornerstone of GRW's service offerings. Our water resource professionals deliver fiscally responsive and operationally efficient solutions by working in partnership with locally elected officials, drinking water and wastewater service providers, and state environmental and health administrators.

This position involves assisting project managers and engineers with the design of water utility and wastewater utility infrastructure projects. Typical projects include water/wastewater utility line design, treatment plant, water tanks and pumping station design and site grading/erosion/traffic control. This position is responsible for the design and layout of engineering drawings. Preparation of construction quantities for cost estimating and assistance with permitting for governmental/regulatory agencies is also part of the job description. Additionally, this position requires periodic field work associated with surveying and construction.

Required Experience

• Vocational certificate or 2-year degree in Civil Technology or related field
• 5+ years' experience in designing water/wastewater utility design projects in a consulting engineering environment
• Current AutoCAD and Civil 3D expertise is essential along
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with team members and other disciplines
• High level of organizational & time management skills and attention to detail
• Building Information Modeling (BIM)/3-D experience a plus
• ARC GIS skills a plus
• Surveying experience a plus
• Construction experience a plus

GRW looks for individuals eager to develop their technical skills and work on teams with other dedicated employees to complete the projects our clients need. Hiring the most qualified employees is important to us and the success of our company.

This type of opportunity does not become available often! We invite you to apply to join our team!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Female/Male/Veterans/Disabled

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