What are the responsibilities and job description for the Designer Site Development position at WGA Consulting Engineers?
WGA is an award-winning Texas-based professional engineering and consulting firm founded in 2007, and has experienced steady growth in a competitive market. This expansion is a result of our strong commitment to our clients providing them with the highest quality of work and service. We built our practice on the foundational beliefs that creative design drives successful projects, and that collaborative working relationships with municipalities, permitting authorities and local and state agencies yielding tangible results throughout the development process. Our extensive range of experience includes industrial, commercial, large mixed-use, hospitality, healthcare, education, municipal and multi- and single-family residential projects. From large-scale industrial projects to preliminary feasibility studies, our goal is to provide value through creative and cost-effective design solutions. We currently have 4 locations across Texas and growing : Houston, The Woodlands, Austin and San Antonio.
Duties / Responsibilities
- Utilize in-depth knowledge of established industry design standards to support the project team in preparing models, plans, and drawings for key components such as utilities, pavement, and earthwork.
- Create detailed construction plan drawings for Site Development projects, ensuring compliance with agency permitting and approval processes with minimal supervision.
- Create detailed surfaces utilizing survey data for accurate earthwork calculations and comparisons.
- Prepare quantity take-offs from conceptual and final construction plans.
- Identify and resolve technical issues using sound judgment, creativity, and innovation.
- Provide regular updates to Project Managers and communicate any design-related concerns promptly.
- Collaborate with engineers and senior designers to complete tasks within specified timelines and budget constraints.
- Mentor and train CAD Technicians to improve team capabilities and ensure quality outputs.
Minimum Qualification / Work Experience
Preferred Qualifications
Required Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
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