What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Civil Designer position at Waggoner?
Description
Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is hiring a Lead Civil Designer for our office in Baton Rouge, LA!
The Lead Civil Designer will work independently with project team to create design drawings, layouts, reports, and CADD products to meet the project requirements. Knowledge of functional areas of civil engineering including sewer and water design, site civil, stormwater design, roadway design, right of ways, transportation planning, bridges, and field work. The ideal candidate should be proficient in Autodesk Civil 3D and knowledgeable of MicroStation. ArcGIS is a plus.
Are you ready to inspire, engage and deliver? For almost 50 years Waggoner has delivered sound results through a culture of integrity, service and creativity to benefit our clients. Waggoner has more than doubled in size over the last five years and growth is expected to significantly increase through the addition of talented personnel.
What does that mean for you? Waggoner differentiates itself as a leader in growth strategy for water and disaster recovery, as well as providing full engineering services across 19 offices and 6 states; we need people who are inspired for future growth, engage as leaders in their respective fields, and deliver to both internal and external clients.
If you are tired of hearing “we’ve always done it this way”; if you have a work hard/play hard attitude; and if you enjoy working with a vast team of professionals across various disciplines, you will fit right into our culture.
Your Primary Responsibilities will include
Essential Functions
- Analyze topographic data, create project models in CAD, prepare detailed technical drawings of various construction projects, assist in development of budget requirements, including studies related to civil engineering projects.
- Review construction plans for compliance with design specifications.
- Assist in development of material specifications; determines quantities and cost estimates of projects; and research records to determine existing project conditions.
What you'll need:
Required Education and Experience:
- 2- year course in drafting design and/or college degree
- Certification as a CADD Professional is preferred
- 8 years of related work experience, preferably in the civil engineering, survey, or mapping fields. Experience must include preparing design drawings, plans, sections, and details.
- Experience leading teams of Designers is strongly preferred.
Competencies:
- Flexibility
- Communication Proficiency
- Collaboration Skills and Ability to Work in a Team Environment
- Customer/Client Focus
- Technical Capacity
- Proficiency with computer hardware and software including AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office, email, and internet browser programs.
- Ability to understand and operate a GPS unit to collect data and import the data into the software.
- Ability to excel in a detail-oriented environment with a high level of accuracy.
Why Join Our Team
We know work isn't only about what you do, it's also about who you work for and with! Waggoner Engineering provides a fun, family-friendly, and multicultural work environment that supports a work life balance, including:
- WEI Incentive Program
- Healthy Workplace Program
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Competitive Health Benefits
- Career Development and Training
- Flexible/Hybrid Schedule
- Community Service Opportunities
- Worldwide Travel Assistance
Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
About Waggoner
Founded in 1976, Waggoner has become more than an engineering firm. Our solutions are developed through a culture of integrity, service, and creativity for the benefit of our clients.
Our highly skilled and diverse staff of program management, planning, economic development, and policy professionals are committed to delivering engineering excellence and creative solutions to every project across the major disciplines.
Our Vision
Aspire to be the first choice of clients and employees to provide sustainable and resilient planning, geo-spatial, engineering and
disaster recovery services.
disaster recovery services.
Our Mission
To improve the quality of lives of our clients, communities, and employees.
Our hiring process
Stage 1: Applied
Stage 2: Initial Screening
Stage 3: 1st Interview
Stage 4: 2nd Interview (If Applicable)
Stage 5: Offer
Stage 6: Hired
