Senior Engineering Designer

Overview

Summary The Senior Engineering Technician can independently solve design problems and carry out tasks assigned by civil engineers and project managers with little supervision. They must be highly proficient in AutoCAD Civil3D to independently prepare technical engineering plans. They will also research engineering requirements, prepares basic engineering calculations, maintain company CAD standards, and assist in preparing reports or related work as required.

Technical

• Carries out tasks assigned by the Project Lead and engineering team.
• Assisting with the design of on-site and off-site improvements under the direction of senior engineering staff.
• Develops civil plan sets (grading, drainage, and paving) from sketches in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil3D grading feature lines, terrain model, earthworks, corridors, labels, etc.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil3D utility pipe networks, modification of utility structures, etc.
• Determines scales, layout, and need for specific detail.
• Prepares drawings per company CAD standards and project-dependent CAD specifications.
• Manages personal time allotted to various tasks in order to meet obligations of one or more projects, including budget, quality and schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 6+ years of experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, civil engineering, and/or land development projects
• General knowledge of computers, Microsoft office, Adobe, Internet, etc.

• Prolonged periods of sitting (up to 8 hours a day for office staff)
• Interacting with technology (computer, cellphone, etc.)
• Ability to lift and/or carry items ( up to 20 lbs.)
• Prolonged periods of standing/walking (field checks)
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions (field checks)
• Occasional travel e.g. driving to offices, jobsites, client meetings, etc.