Construction Designer

DEA’s Salem, OR office is seeking a Construction Designer to support transportation related projects.  The responsibilities for this position will be diverse and will include providing on-site and in-office construction design support on primarily transportation related construction projects during the construction season.  The successful candidate will also provide design support for our other design groups during the off construction season. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 

• Participate in project development activities prior to contracts being awarded. Review pre-award contract documentation for completeness and accuracy; provide review comments to the appropriate person for action, and follow up to make sure the comments are addressed.
• Read and understand contract documents prior to the start of the work. During the work, interpret the contract documents, anticipate potential problems, propose potential solutions, and work with others in their resolution.
• Act as the representative of the Client in communications with the Contractor, the public, or other interested parties.
• Utilize state of the art computer drafting tools and have a high level of competency to use design software such as Microstation, Open Roads, and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Translate mark-ups into drawings, check and plot drawings, correctly label final working drawings, calculate and update project quantities, and update contract drawings and specifications.
• Develop design plans, cost estimates, and specifications for bid packages.
• Perform design-related tasks under the supervision of a registered Professional Engineer (PE), or under their PE license using standard guidelines and criteria such as AASHTO and others.
• Set up and maintain standard drawing files and adhere to company drafting standards as applicable to each project.
• Obtain work assignments of specific design elements from Project Manager with an allocated budget.
• Set up directories and work within file-sharing software such as ProjectWise. 
• Prepare and check design files and stakeout information for completeness and accuracy in preparation to hand over to construction surveyors during construction.
• Calculate earthwork quantities based on digital terrain models (DTM) and design models using design software and evaluate survey confidence points based on DTM and design model data.
• Review all work for completeness and accuracy.

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Experience in drafting software applications such as Microstation, AutoCAD or Civil 3D
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with a heavy emphasis on Excel and Word
• Physically able to work outside in a variety of weather conditions
• Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and clear motor vehicle report

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree Civil Engineering
• Licensed Engineering Intern (EI)
• 2 years of construction inspection
• Proficiency with Civil 3D, Microstation, and Inroads
• ODOT or ODOT local agency project experience

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution
• Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay
• 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Holistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career and community health
• Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help with professional goals

Transportation Jobs with DEA

The increasing complexities of modern transportation include growing demands, aging infrastructure, rising costs, funding challenges, and environmental concerns. Agencies and communities faced with improving their transportation systems must do more with less. From initial investigations through planning, concept development, final design, and construction, DEA responds with solutions that serve today’s transportation needs while accommodating tomorrow’s growth.  Our Transportation Business Unit focuses on four markets; Bridges and Structures, Roads and Highways, Transit and Rail, and Construction Engineering.