Designer (AutoCAD Civil 3D)

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.•Tampa, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Geosyntec is seeking a Designer (AutoCAD Civil 3D) for one of its Florida offices in Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Boca Raton, Pensacola, or Tallahassee. The role performs computer-aided design and drafting for civil and geotechnical engineering projects, developing layouts, grading plans, and details for projects such as landfills, industrial sites, and utilities. Work may also include mechanical drawing systems and may span from conceptual design through construction. The Designer prepares and manages design drawing sets, interprets engineering concepts and source materials, and helps ensure the quality of completed drawings. The role also includes assigning work to, mentoring, training, and supervising CADD technicians; supporting CADD department management; and collaborating with Geosyntec CADD practitioners to improve company-wide CAD standards and efficiencies.

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, and earthwork volumes for landfills and other large civil design projects.
Experience using or incorporating land or aerial surveying and mapping data and files.
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, surface analyses, and volume calculations.
Understanding of Feature Lines, Grading Groups, Assemblies, and Corridors.
Understanding of current releases of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, Skype, Adobe PDF, and Windows File Explorer.
Ability to apply geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical engineering design situations.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret red-line 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.
Ability to present information effectively to project teams and clients.
Ability to supervise and communicate with subordinate staff.

Nice To Haves

Successful Autodesk AutoCAD Certified Professional examination within the last three years.
Experience with stormwater management design.
Experience with ArcGIS and MicroStation.
Working interoperability knowledge of ESRI ArcMap or equivalent GIS software with the listed design software.

Responsibilities

Draft, edit, and finalize design plans and details using efficient methods and Geosyntec drafting standards.
Visualize civil and geotechnical engineering concepts, such as grading, and translate them into design drawings.
Analyze sketches, notes, and other input materials to determine an appropriate approach for completing drawing sets.
Manage drawing-set production, including creation, markup, and modification based on the overall design.
Assign work to, mentor, train, and supervise CADD technicians, and review their completed work for quality.
Assist with CADD department management, including estimating effort for CADD-related work and helping develop file-management standards.
Participate in the CAD Action Group by supporting, networking, and collaborating to improve CAD standards and efficiencies across the company.
Collaborate with other Geosyntec CADD practitioners to prepare design drawings and details and review completed work products for quality.