Senior Designer - Water/Wastewater Team – Tavares, FL

Halff • Tavares, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Halff is seeking a Senior Designer to join our Water & Wastewater team in the Tavares, FL office. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who has specific experience in Water/Wastewater project design, including water and wastewater treatment plant and pumping facilities. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple projects, collaborate effectively with engineers and project managers, and produce high-quality design documents.

Requirements

• Drafting Certificate or Associate's degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field or Sufficient work history and portfolio projects may be accepted in lieu of formal education
• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a CADD Technician/Designer
• A focus on water and wastewater and/or municipal infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Be prepared to present a portfolio of previous work examples.
• Excellent proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Familiarity with Autodesk Revit, and other BIM software
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively
• Strong Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently as a self-motivator and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field is preferred
• Focused experience with water and wastewater treatment plants and/or municipal infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of Water and Wastewater infrastructure design industry standards, principles, and practices.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to water and wastewater infrastructure
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit, and other BIM software
• Experience with GIS software and applications
• Experience using Bluebeam software of other PDF markup tools
• Experience with Autodesk Forma (previously Autodesk Construction Cloud or ACC)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting in the planning and design of Water and Wastewater improvement projects, including water and wastewater treatment plants
• Develop or oversee the development of detailed drawings and plans using AutoCAD, Civil3D, Revit, and other BIM software
• Work as part of a design team under the direct supervision of a Professional Engineer
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior CADD Technicians
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes and standards, promoting innovative solutions to meet project challenges
• Participate in meetings and site visits to better understand project requirements and ensure designs are accurately implemented in the field
• Collaborate with engineers and other team members to ensure designs are accurate and feasible

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree