Senior Civil Designer​/Civil 3D Technician

Overview

GFT is seeking a Senior Civil Designer / Civil 3D Technician to join our Practice or CBG Team in Phoenix, AZ
! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Phoenix office. Remote work will be considered for the right candidate.

GFT's Dams & Hydraulics Team — Joining the dams and hydraulics team at GFT means contributing to innovative solutions for sustainable water management and infrastructure. Our team excels in dams and levees, advanced water and wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and conveyance, collection, and transmission. With a focus on integrating technology, sustainability, and compliance, we consider each water resources and environmental remediation project a chance to innovate and evolve to protect public health and enhance quality of life.

Explore some of our signature water resources and environmental projects here.

This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Sr. Civil Designer who thrives in a collaborative team environment. As a Sr. Civil Designer, you will support our team of highly skilled engineers while utilizing your technical knowledge and experience to complete interesting and complex projects for municipal and industrial clients.

What you will be responsible for:

• Use Autodesk Civil 3D 2024 and later versions to create working terrain models, including surfaces, alignments, corridors and pipe networks.
• Prepare conceptual and detailed design drawings for projects using Autodesk tools such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD while following company and client standards, processes, and protocols.
• Have an interest or experience in Autodesk Revit design software and Esri ArcGIS Mapping Software.
• Navigate and utilize online project document control system (e.g., Project Wise, BIM 360, Autodesk Construction Cloud).
• Prepare detailed design drawings for grading and site development, utility piping, process piping of moderate to advanced complexity, including developing alignments, profiles, cross sections and details.
• Perform volume/quantity calculations as required for infrastructure projects such as water and wastewater facilities, force mains, storm/sanitary sewer pipelines and water distributions.
• Work with other subject areas on multi-discipline projects including architectural, structural, and electrical.
• Work closely with staff engineers and other designers.
• Maintain project files/documentation including logs, quality control verifications, etc.
• Meet established budgets and delivery schedules for each assignment; for project/task scope schedule and budget.
• Participate in QA/QC processes and resolve redlines to meet project deadlines.
• Maintain Quality control and assurance CADD documents per company or client requirements.
• 3D visual skills and programming is a plus.

What you will bring to our firm:

• Associate's degree in civil or mechanical design/drafting program
• 8-10 years of related experience
• Project experience with site-civil / water & wastewater / storm water / erosion & sediment control design
• Knowledge of construction drawings
• Proficient in Design Software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D)
• Functional experience with MS Office applications

The salary range for this role is $75,000 - $95,000
. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry's brightest…