What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Designer position at GHD Group?
Job Description
Help us build the future and we'll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career. Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal.
We're seeking a Civil Designer to join our Northeast Engineering Design Organization (EDO) office. In this role, you will generate design drawings specific to wastewater/water facilities and horizontal infrastructure design projects.
Our vision is to ensure energy, water and urbanization are made sustainable for generations to come. You can lead the way into a new future for our industry, inspiring the next generation of driven and committed people in the process.
Key Responsibilities:
Help us build the future and we'll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career. Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal.
We're seeking a Civil Designer to join our Northeast Engineering Design Organization (EDO) office. In this role, you will generate design drawings specific to wastewater/water facilities and horizontal infrastructure design projects.
Our vision is to ensure energy, water and urbanization are made sustainable for generations to come. You can lead the way into a new future for our industry, inspiring the next generation of driven and committed people in the process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare detailed design drawings for grading and site development, utility piping, process piping and chemical feed system layouts of moderate to advanced complexity.
- Perform volume/quantity calculations as required for horizontal infrastructure projects such as force mains, storm/sanitary sewers and water pipelines.
- Prepare detailed design drawings based on self-directed design and engineering mark-ups that adhere to related specifications while using basic knowledge of relevant design and drafting principles.
- Fulfill various fieldwork requirements, including site surveys, asset condition assessment and construction observations, if needed.
- Coordinate with various design teams including architectural, structural, electrical, HVAC and plumbing.
- Operate as a CAD manager on multidiscipline projects coordinating project set-up, chartering documents, and maintain designer team schedules.
- Mentor junior team members and assist in the regional training activities.
- Associate's degree in CADD or Civil Engineering Technology; HS Diploma and relevant experience will also be considered.
- 3-8 years of experience in site-civil / water & wastewater / storm water / erosion & sediment control design.
- Proficient with AutoCAD and Civil3D.
- Revit, Civil HydroCAD and TR-55 experience a plus.
- Must have an understanding of survey fundamentals.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
