What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Designer position at NV5?
Overview
NV5 is currently seeking a Senior Designer for the Land Development and Transportation Groups in our Wilsonville Office. The preferred candidate will have a site development and highway/roadway planning and design background with extensive experience utilizing AutoCAD/Civil3D and MicroStation/OpenRoads for design development and construction plan preparation.
NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.
As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.
Responsibilities
- Apply advanced CAD techniques to large scale land development projects, commercial sites and complex transportation design projects utilizing Autocad/Civil 3D and Microstation/Inroads.
- Plan, create, and produce design and construction plan drawings from sketches, existing drawings, electronic images, and written or verbal descriptions.
- Work directly with Department Director and Project Managers to plan and implement project design and production requirements.
- Implement company and client CAD standards and Quality procedures.
- Work closely with project team members, other departments, and sub-consultants to ensure drawings convey complete and correct information.
- Mentor and train others to raise the overall level of CAD expertise in the Group.
- Provide oversight and direction to less experienced staff as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education/Qualifications:
- Thorough knowledge of the principals of design and construction for roadways and related infrastructure.
- Expert skill level with AutoCAD/Civil3D and MicroStation/Inroads.
- Extensive experience and progressive responsibility for construction plan preparation including roadway plan and profiles, cross-sections, mass grading and drainage plans, wet and dry utility plans, storm drain plan, bridge and structure plans, traffic plans, , and other related plans. Must have a great eye for drawing presentation, attention to detail, and consistency.
- Ability to independently plan, schedule, and perform multiple assignments with broad generalized instruction.
- Ability to direct and supervise performance of CAD work to achieve quality and production requirements.
- Demonstrates initiative and acknowledges and accepts responsibility.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and MS Project is a plus.
- Experience with GIS software.
- Availability to occasionally work overtime, including weekends, as needed.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
- Ability to independently communicate and meet with Owners.
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrates “best practices” techniques and a willingness to learn.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Occasional overnight travel may be required.
Certifications/Licenses:
- Registered Professional Engineer or EIT in Oregon Preferred
NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.
NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.