Posted 1mo ago

Senior CAD Designer

@ NCS Engineers
Willis, Texas, United States
OnsiteMultiple Commitments Available
Responsibilities:Improving CAD, Maintaining standards, Communicating teams
Requirements Summary:Senior CAD designer with AutoCAD Civil 3D experience managing drawings, standards, and mentoring staff.
Technical Tools Mentioned:AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bluebeam, CAD Standards, 3D Modeling, Earthwork Calculations
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Job Description


Expertise in the Following is Required:

·       Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD 3D

·       Preparing schematic, design development, and final (construction) drawings

·       Ability to model for roadway design

·       Ability to perform earthwork calculations through surface comparisons

Experience in the Following is Preferred:

·       Bluebeam

·       Experience developing and maintaining CAD standards and templates

·       Prior experience mentoring junior CAD staff

Duties/Responsibilities:

·       Identify opportunities to improve CAD workflows, tools, and efficiency.

·       Maintain CAD standards, drawing organization and project file management for project setup and completion.

·       Communicate effectively with drafting, engineering, and construction team members.

·       Prepare schematic, design development, and final (construction) drawings as required.

·       Build and manipulate 3D surface models in AutoCAD, apply corridor modeling for road design, and perform earthwork calculations through surface comparisons.

·       Apply agency regulations to design projects according to requirements and standards and assist junior CAD staff with the same.

·       Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to prepare grading designs and plans, street plans and profiles (both curb and gutter and open ditch design utilizing corridors), drainage area maps, storm sewer, water, sanitary sewer plans and profiles.

·       Produce construction drawings, exhibits, one-line drawings, cost estimates and concept plans for both commercial and residential developments, municipal infrastructure and plant projects.

·       Review and markup existing PDF documents using Bluebeam to track markup completion.

·       Ability to work independently, use experience and judgement with minimal direction while also engaging lead engineer to solve design elements to keep projects on schedule, within agency regulations and constructable.

·       Support multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.                          

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

About Our Company:

NCS is an experienced, well-established water, wastewater, and electrical engineering design firm with offices in Arizona, Maryland, Nevada, Texas, and California. We provide a wide range of civil, water, wastewater, environmental, electrical design, and research-related services to public agencies and private industry clients throughout the United States and globally. We offer challenging technical and professional opportunities working on exciting, leading edge, high tech environmental and water projects.  We are committed to providing proven, yet innovative solutions to our clients’ technically challenging problems. We strive to create a work environment that challenges and values our employees. NCS attracts the best people in the industry by supporting their efforts to learn and grow. If you are interested in a challenging and enjoyable career within a diverse and family-oriented atmosphere with advancement opportunity, apply now!  

Benefits:

Position is eligible for full benefit package and performance bonus program.

Equal Employment Opportunities:
NCS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, NCS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

 

NCS prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.