Designer (AutoCAD Civil 3D)- Landfills

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.•Los Angeles, CA

9d•$39 - $56

About The Position

Geosyntec is hiring an experienced Designer (AutoCAD Civil 3D) to perform computer-aided design and drafting for environmental, civil, and geotechnical engineering projects. The role may be based in the San Diego, Costa Mesa, or Los Angeles, California offices. Hybrid or fully remote arrangements may also be considered at the Company's discretion. The Designer develops design layouts, grading plans, plan and profiles, section views, and details for civil infrastructure and geotechnical engineering projects. Project types may include landfill cell and closure designs, industrial remediation, dams and levees, stormwater improvements, environmental compliance, structural systems, and deep foundation design. The position offers opportunities to participate in projects from conceptual design through construction. Geosyntec is an international engineering and consulting firm serving private- and public-sector clients on environmental, natural resources, and civil infrastructure projects. The company describes itself as technically led and client-focused, and says it offers competitive pay, benefits, and well-being programs to support employees and their families.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Drafting and at least five years of related experience in a professional civil engineering setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Experience developing and working with grading plans, cross-sections, alignments, profiles, three-dimensional surfaces, gravity network design, and earthwork volumes for landfills and other large civil design projects.
Experience using or incorporating land or aerial surveying and mapping data and files.
Understanding of Microsoft Windows applications, Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe PDF, and Windows File Explorer.
Proficiency in current releases of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and AutoCAD Map 3D, including Civil 3D annotation styles and tools; object and label styles; surfaces, alignments, profiles, profile views, pipe networks, feature lines, grading groups, assemblies, and corridors; surface analyses; and volume calculations.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret redline drawings from engineers, CAD managers, or other project team members.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to understand and follow complex verbal and written instructions and interact effectively in a team environment.
Strong reasoning, mathematical, and geometrical skills.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of the Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D Certified Professional examination within the last three years.
Working knowledge of ESRI ArcMap or equivalent GIS software alongside the specified design software.
Experience with Revit interoperability with Civil 3D.
Experience with stormwater management design.

Responsibilities

Draft, edit, and finalize design plans and details using appropriate, efficient methods and Geosyntec drafting standards.
Understand and visualize civil and geotechnical engineering concepts, including grading and site layouts, and translate them into design drawings.
Analyze sketches, notes, and other input material to determine the best approach for completing drawing sets.
Manage drawing-set and design-data production, from creation through markup and modification based on the overall design.
Assign work to, mentor, train, and supervise CAD technicians; review completed work products to ensure quality.
Participate in the CAD Action Group by supporting, networking, and collaborating to improve company-wide CAD standards and efficiencies.
Collaborate with other Geosyntec CAD practitioners to prepare design drawings and details and review work products for quality.