Civil CAD Designer / Senior Designer

Founded in 1919, KJ has always looked to the future. With a talented team of professionals and a culture of continuous improvement, we deliver exceptional engineering and environmental consulting services today, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Using new advanced analytics, technology, and tools, KJ improves designs, reduces risk, and finds better ways to deliver projects. KJ is at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions for clients, including green infrastructure design, strategies to reduce energy use and environmental impacts, and award-winning water reuse projects. We are known for our dedication to industry-leading client service and tailored solutions.

We are looking for a dynamic Water/Wastewater Civil CAD Designer to join our multidisciplinary team. This person will be a part of the CAD Team and will work on the design and delivery of a variety of projects both locally and nationally in one of our many offices across the country.

Locations: Austin, TX, Federal Way, WA, Portland, OR, Denver, CO, Pasadena, CA, Tampa, FL, Sacramento, CA

Key Responsibilities

In the role as Water/Wastewater CAD Designer you will use your site civil experience of facilities relating to water, wastewater, recycled water, utility infrastructure, conveyance, and process modifications to provide engineering and environmental solutions to our clients. The ideal candidate will be able to produce and develop CAD drawings, understand project workflow and exercise independent judgement. Drawing elements include site layout and design for horizontal control and paving plans, grading and drainage plans, yard piping, and erosion control for water, wastewater, and recycled water projects including water transmission pipelines, sanitary sewer collection systems, tanks/reservoirs, pump stations and treatment facilities.

• Ability to prepare 3D models and layouts from design concepts using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Under general direction, performs advanced drafting and design tasks in accordance with company, client, and industry standards.
• Coordinate multiple, large, and/or complex projects with other engineering disciplines to assist in the delivery of construction documents meeting scope, schedule, and budget.
• Communicate with supervisor, senior designers, and engineers regarding task execution.
• Perform engineering calculations, research vendor data, and check for code compliance.
• Apply company software and IT tools consistently and coordinate with other project team members.
• Identify conflicts in design and communicate solutions with PMs.
• Serve as CAD Lead on mid to large-sized projects.
• Mentor team members on Design Delivery workflow and best practices.
• Review the work of others when needed prior to delivery to the internal client.
  
  

Qualifications

• 7 or more years experience with site civil and pipeline plan/profile development.
• Ability to use various drafting design-related software including, but not limited to, AutoCAD C3D, Infraworks, ProjectWise, Bluebeam REVU, and Microsoft Products. MicroStation and OpenRoads are a plus.
• Adequate understanding of land surveying, code requirements, and industry standards where applicable.
• Knowledge and understanding of site civil and site piping engineering principles including grading, drainage, volumetric calculations, site layout, and underground utility systems.
• Ability to interact, collaborate and communicate with multidisciplinary project teams in a positive and proactive manner.
• Strong writing, editing, and research skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering construction drawings.
  
  

Kennedy Jenks supports a healthy work-life balance and utilizes a hybrid model of home and office work to empower our people to thrive and achieve their full potential.

The hourly range for this position is anticipated to be $35 to $45, and may vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications and geographic location.

As an employee-owned firm, Kennedy Jenks offers a unique company culture with a corporate commitment to maintaining a positive work/life experience with a flexible hybrid work environment. Kennedy Jenks provides competitive compensation that will vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, skills, licensure/certifications, seniority, and geographic location. We offer a full benefits package.

Kennedy Jenks is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.