What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Designer: Structural position at GCW Engineering, Inc.?
Summary
As a Structural designer at GCW, you will have the opportunity to design structures such as buildings, bridges, and drainage structures. Strong AutoCAD Civil 3D skills are necessary. Designers will work closely with Project Manager and CAD Technicians.
Essential Responsibilities
- Designs and prepares plans and calculations under supervision for specific engineering projects as directed.
- Assists in research studies and information gathering in preparation for specific design projects.
- Maintains organized files relating to designs, plans and projects progression, which facilitates easy access to project information for the Project Manager and other team members as required.
- Coordinates with and delegates appropriate tasks to technical staff, internal departments, and sub-consultants for project components.
- Assists CAD technicians to supervise ongoing project related work and teach new skills.
- Assists in the creation of exhibits for clients.
- Under supervision, interfaces with agencies (i.e., processing, research and plan checks).
- Maintains a high level of quality control.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must be proficient in Civil 3D.
- Proficient in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to learn and abide by the company’s CAD procedures for layering and file management.
Structural Division:
- Prepare improvement plans for bridges, buildings, retaining walls.
- Prepare improvement plans for flood control structures, detention basin infrastructure, junction structures, water reservoirs and pump stations.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position may or may not have supervisory or oversight responsibilities.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- A high school diploma and a technical school degree/certificate in a related discipline is required.
- Three (3) years of working experience within a Civil Engineering Firm using AutoCAD Civil 3D software is required.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive company vehicles.
- The responsibilities outlined in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The employer reserves the right to modify this job description at any time or with or without notice.
About GCW Engineering, Inc.:
GCW delivers the future of infrastructure through innovation and sustainable solutions for our community. Since 1969, we have grown and developed a team of engineers, surveyors, planners, and designers to provide the versatility our clients need, partnered with experience that matters. Ranging from private development and municipal infrastructure to aviation and water/wastewater facilities, GCW serves clients by providing planning, surveying, and engineering services with the demonstrated ability to tailor an approach and methodology to successfully complete every project.
Civil Designer
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Las Vegas, NV