Graduate Civil Designer / Drafter

GHD • Harrisburg, PA

68d

About The Position

Help us build the future and we'll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career. Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal. Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we'll provide you unlimited space to grow. We're looking for a Civil Drafter / Designer to join our Engineering Design Organization. In this role, you'll contribute to the development of civil municipal and industrial infrastructure by preparing simple work plans and construction documents that support topographic surveys, sewer and water systems, industrial products, and drainage pipelines. You'll work closely with experienced professionals, gaining hands-on experience while performing design and drafting tasks under close supervision. You'll be responsible for preparing initial drafts of routine correspondence, standardized documents, and construction plans for internal review. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your technical skills while making a tangible impact on the communities we serve. Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Drafting/Design, Civil Engineering Technology or similar field.
• Basic experience of simple office / operational systems.
• Less than two years of work experience.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D.
• Experience with ArcGIS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate reports for others by collecting data from a variety of standard sources and inputting it into standard formats.
• Find the most effective ways to respond to routine functional inquiries, involving following procedures and precedents.
• Monitor and identify software defects and suggest corrections for approval by more senior colleagues to maintain fully functioning applications software.
• Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching.
• Operate complex equipment and machines, adjusting diverse variables to achieve the best possible outcomes in terms of quality and productivity.
• Support others by performing prescribed design activities using existing procedures.
• Support others by carrying out a range of product development and engineering activities, such as analyzing client situations or interpreting data.
• Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes to ensure own work adheres to those standards.
• Carry out a specified range of complex tests to verify that specifications are met and to reject nonconforming material or articles.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees