Civil / Structural Designer

Summary : The position of a Civil / Structural Designer I supports the engineering staff

through basic drafting and design principles by the collection and analysis of data obtained

from the field, from project information for the benefit of our clients using modern drafting

BIM practices.

Qualifications :

• Must be located in the United States and be legally authorized to work in the

country.

• Authorize a background check including verification of past employment, criminal

history, and their educational history.

• Be able to submit to a drug test upon offer of position.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Understand modern computer software : MS Office, AutoCAD, Civil3D, Revit,

Navisworks, etc.

• Have the willingness to learn how to use field equipment & their practices which

include the utilization of GPS surveying & laser scanning equipment.

• Be able to physically maneuver through a client facility that may include tight, but

not confined, spaces.

• Be able to commute to the office location.
• Must have reliable, consistent, and punctual work-site attendance.

Desired Education / Experience :

• Two (2) to five (5) years of experience in the drafting of civil / structural projects.
• A vocational or an associate's degree in Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CADD),

or the equivalent experience.

• Basic knowledge of the design and layout of structure foundations, steel framing,

concrete / wood / light gage metal / masonry framed structures.

• Ability to develop standard design layouts that consider and incorporate

requirements from other engineering disciplines to create a coordinated, unified

design.

• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within

civil / structural field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to

perform daily functions.

• Prepares design layouts in compliance with engineering design and applicable code

requirements that consider constructability, completeness and presentation.

• Optional experience : basic surveying for determination of project elevations and

control points using level and / or total station equipment; familiarity with Autodesk

Civil 3D or willingness to learn; developing site layouts, grading, underground utility

layouts.

• Critical thinking skills with the ability to plan ahead and conceptualize; capable of

recognizing discrepancies with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to obtain data from field observations or existing documents.
• Interface with other departments / engineering disciplines as required in order to

effectively and efficiently complete projects.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with multiple deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.