What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mid-Level Civil Designer position at Brown And Caldwell?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Civil Site and Infrastructure Designer to join our Civil Design Discipline team. You will work on various projects to support site design, grading, drainage, and buried infrastructure efforts for municipal, industrial, and federal clients. We offer a collaborative, multi-discipline environment to develop innovative, cost-effective designs for new facilities, expansions, upgrades, and retrofits.
Detailed Description :
In this role, you will work directly with engineers on 3D, multi-discipline designs for facilities primarily serving water and wastewater industries utilizing Autodesk software (AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D and NavisWorks). Project work includes development of civil layout drawings of underground utility systems, site design, mass grading, roads and corridors, and building appurtenances. Knowledge of gravity and pressure pipeline plan and profile development, cut and fill calculations, stream restoration designs, water quality infrastructure design, and design of final grading is preferred. Development of contract drawings, potential field investigations, and support during construction are also important.
Use Autodesk programs to design 3D civil models for use by other design disciplines as well as contractors on projects for municipal, private, industrial, and federal clients.Prepare 3D models and layouts and perform final drafting tasks from general instructions or conceptual information.Demonstrate skills with thorough knowledge of procedures, practices, and use of the Autodesk software, including; AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D programs.Assist in design efforts for municipal projects related to water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and pipelines. Tasks include design, modeling and drafting, coordinating workload with engineering staff, and interacting with the design team, client, subcontractors, utilities, and teaming partners.Work within company design standards and specifications to prepare drawings in conjunction with other design disciplines
Desired Skills and Experience :
Minimum of 5 years of experience in municipal and / or industrial civil design required.Field / construction experience a plus.Intermediate-level knowledge and understanding of AutoCAD & AutoCAD Civil 3D software specific to gravity and pressure pipeline design, and general knowledge of earthwork and grading required.Ability to complete basic calculations related to engineering drawings including areas, lengths, distances, elevations, datum conversions and coordinate systems.Good technical skills with the ability to articulate ideas and concepts both visually and verbally essential.Effective oral and written communication essential.Experience implementing and maintaining project directories and file sharing protocol with subconsultants preferredDemonstrated ability to use standard computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook requiredArc GIS experience a plusExperience using Bentley Systems Microstation CAD Software for design and drawing production a plus
Pay range for this position is based on the employee's primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Location A : $ $30.10- $41.40
Location B : $33.20 - $45.50
Location C : $36.20 - 49.60
You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.
Benefits and Other Compensation :
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.
About Brown and Caldwell
Headquartered in Walnut Creek, Calif., Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 5 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice-to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit
This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.
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Salary : $36 - $50
