Assistant Civil Designer

Job Title: Assistant Civil Designer

Duration: 12 Month Contract to Hire

Job Description :

An Assistant Civil Designer will assist in various phases of planning, proposal preparation, site evaluations, and preparation of construction drawings. This position will utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to work on various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.

Performs other duties as assigned

• Assist in designing various civil projects utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D. Some example tasks would include: site design, land development, roads, storm drainage systems, storm water management facilities, and sediment and erosion control.
• Assist with a full range of drawing production work utilizing sheet set manager, grading objects, X-Refs, and data references.
• Preparation of engineering drawings from red lines, sketches, verbal feedback, and client feedback.
• Assist with initial rough designs or sketches and mark-ups for ongoing projects.
• Coordination of CAD files with other disciplines and clients internally and externally.
• Compute volume calculations for excavation, grading, and roadway design.
• Produce drawings and sketches using cross-sections and surveys to show elevations, contours, and proposed grade.
• Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner.
• Perform quantity take-offs on models and design files to support estimate development.
• Prepare functional model exports for distribution to subcontractors and construction personnel.
• Incorporate schedules, budgets, and project criteria into civil design and layouts.
• Familiar with AutoCAD Civil 3D labels.

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field and 2 years related experience Required or
• Associate Degree and 3 years related experience Required or
• 4 years progressive detailing and design experience. Required Basic understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables.
• Basic knowledge in design, calculations and design systems.
• Basic knowledge in the theory and practices of civil discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others (Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.