What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Designer - Transportation Market position at Gresham Smith?
We are a creative team of architecture, engineering and design professionals who serve both public and private sector clients. Together, we share one Core Purpose: To plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities. Our offices are full of genuine, fun, and down-to-earth people who believe in fostering an inclusive culture where all employees feel they belong. Loving where you work, who you’re working with, and what you’re working on is important to us, which is why we put our people first—they’re at the heart of everything we do. From professional growth and development support and opportunities to give back to your community, to flexible work schedules and competitive benefits, we have a genuine interest in the whole you. So, if you’re just as passionate about what you do as we are, then we’d love to hear from you!
Our transportation and utility services professionals offer practical, forward-thinking expertise in a wide range of practice areas, including active transportation, bridge design, roadway design and traffic engineering, intelligent transportation systems, utility and broadband services, grant writing, program management and so much more! From interstates and intersections to bridges and bike paths, we invite you to join us in designing transportation systems that connect us to the people and places we care about most.
Responsibilities:
- Overhead and Underground Utility CAD Production: Produce CAD drawings on projects involving utility construction for new projects as well as relocation construction for Roadway projects, including those funded by State DOT. Current client list includes numerous electric municipalities and cooperatives, natural gas companies, water/sewer utilities, various telecommunication, CATV and Fiberoptic providers.
- Bentley and/or AutoCAD experience required, Open Roads experience a plus.
- Familiarity with DOT Plans preferred.
- Prefer experience in production of CAD drawings related to DOT roadway projects.
- Prefer Overhead electrical and/or communications detailing experience, as well as familiarity with Field inventory / make-ready.
- Experience in Natural gas, water and sewer system detailing experience a plus.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma required; Associates Degree in Computer-Aided Drafting preferred.
- 5-10 years of experience in utility CAD production.
- Experience within the utility industry.
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