What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil 3D CAD Designer position at PLUMMER?
Seeking a Conveyance Designer
Plummer Associates, Inc. (Plummer) is a regional firm founded with a vision to uphold environmental stewardship and technical excellence. Plummer is committed to serving clients with distinction and integrity. Today, with over 160 employees, Plummer continues that commitment.
For over 42 years, Plummer has conducted business with quality and integrity. Dedicated to water resources and environmental engineering, the firm balances sound engineering principles with innovative technology tailored to clients’ needs. From initial project kick-off, through stringent QC review, to a completed project, the focus remains on developing cost-effective solutions for our clients.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Using engineering design concepts and design software, (Autodesk Civil 3D), prepares preliminary design and produces complete construction document set drawings; prepares conformed plans and record drawings from existing and modified construction document sets.
- Reviews redlines and preliminary construction drawings for correctness, completeness and conformance with Plummer and the design software standards; recommends acceptance or modifications.
- Generates, complete and accurate record drawings, maps and other engineering design project work.
- Identifies design problems, such as location, elevation, drainage, pipe alignment conflicts and right of way availability; develops and presents proposed resolutions to the assigned project engineer.
- Conducts field inspections and surveys of project sites to determine or verify existing conditions and take measurements and dimensions; obtain record information from utilities to research utility line locations; research files, drawings, survey maps and parcel information for various data.
- Maintain a minimum: 18 hours of continuing education each year.
Education and Experience:
- Knowledge and Practical Use of Civil 3D.
- High School Diploma and training from a recognized CAD training facility.
- Preferred Experience: 6 plus years of Water, Wastewater or storm utility experience.
- Knowledge of surveys, state plane coordinate systems, plant coordinate systems, true north vs plant north, etc.
- Knowledge of plan and profile sheet set creation.
- Preferred: Certification, Associates or Bachelor’s.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Under limited supervision, uses CAD programs and tools to capture, create, update and maintain design data; interprets and clarifies engineer redlines, design notes, and as-built drawings; ensures the completeness and accuracy of all work completed; and performs duties as assigned.
- Must have a good working knowledge of geometry, mathematics and trigonometry.
- Thorough knowledge of the standard terminology, techniques and practices of engineering drafting.
- Must be able to modify existing drawings to minimize the need to create new drawings and create new drawings when necessary, in a timely fashion, which meet internal standards.
- Must be able to self-check own work to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Able to work closely with engineers and other personnel to obtain information or ensure drawing clarity.
- Able to take layouts from engineers and provide construction sheets detailing the facility
- Computer literacy in the company’s software.
- Working knowledge of general construction techniques and the role of the drawings in the construction project.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and sketches.
- Must maintain an awareness of and regularly work within established schedules and budgets.
- Regularly required to sit, stand, reach, bend and move about.
- Light physical effort required
Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis.
Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000
Meaning and Rewards:
One of the best parts of working at Plummer is knowing that at the end of the day we’ve done something positive to improve communities. Plummer also strives to create a rewarding and balanced work atmosphere with a generous benefits package which includes:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 401K with Company Match
- PTO, Vacation Days, and Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Tuition and Professional Development Reimbursement
- Telecommuting and Flexible Work Schedules
- Wellness Program
- Bonus Opportunities
Equal-Opportunity Employer
Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this Web site or directly to managers. Plummer does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Plummer will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Plummer.
Salary : $80,000 - $95,000
