Garver is seeking a CADD Designer for our Ridgeland, Mississippi office to assist in planning, design, and construction documents development on a variety of general civil and multi-discipline engineering projects for primarily State and Local Government Transportation clientele. Additional assignments may involve processing field data, organizing drawing and file structure, conceptual/preliminary alignment layouts, quantity computations, cost estimates, developing detailed roadway plans and details, multi-discipline coordination, and as-built drawings. The civil designer/technician would be an integral participant for setting standards, developing tools, quality program compliance, including delivery of quality work products adhering to Garver standard.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- An associate degree or higher in drafting, design, or surveying, or combination of relevant coursework and drafting experience
- Understanding and application of drafting methods, standards, and procedures
- Working knowledge of drafting/design software, Bluebeam or other PDF editor, and MS Office Products
- Strong mentoring skills
Preferred Skills
- Experience with MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer
- Familiarity with Mississippi Department of Transportation CAD standards
- Two (2) plus years of related drafting experience in site, roadway, stormwater, and general civil-type projects
- Prior experience with DOT and Local Government projects
- Understanding of topographic and boundary surveying means and methods
- Excellent communication skills
Grow With Us
Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.
Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at .