Civil CAD Designer II (Land Development)
- Cities & development, Transportation, Water
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Globally, Atkins is the largest UK-based engineering and design consultancy and one of the world's largest design firms with nearly 18,000 employees worldwide. We have the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.
Atkins seeks an energetic and highly motivated self-starter to join our Henderson, NV Civil Group as a CAD Designer II (Land Development).
MAJOR FUNCTION/ROLE
Under general supervision, provides a high degree of sophistication and expertise in the performance of varied and highly complex computer-assisted drafting and design work to support the technical services of the company. Performs independent design work on CAD.
JOB DUTIES
- Uses CAD system to enter the required data, such as precise measurements and commands, in order to generate designs, construction drawings, renderings, report graphics, interior drawings or other digital images.
- Develops, organizes and prepares a variety of highly complex layouts, drawings and designs from written or verbal specifications, or from rough or detailed sketches and/or drawings made by technical professionals, converting paper documents into computerized files.
- Develops and maintains standards and symbols to meet specialized needs of a particular project or to facilitate or improve CAD utilization. Develops, writes and distributes procedures to other CAD users inside and outside own department.
- Produces various design options on the screen or on hard copy. May include technical professionals' verbal instructions or ideas to assist in resolving a design concept not yet completely defined.
- Uses CAD to design, redesign, modify or otherwise edit existing design.
- Performs mathematical calculations necessary to complete simple and complex design tasks.
- Checks final design on screen to verify completeness, clarity, and accuracy of drawing.
- Assist in troubleshooting various CAD production technologies, including hardware and software. Provides intermediate/advanced training to technical personnel, as well as those interested in acquiring skills and knowledge of various CAD production technologies.
- Selects and recommends procedures in design and prepares preliminary designs for approval by senior technical professional.
- Designs and lays out conceptual designs for proposals to be reviewed by senior technical professional for conformance with specifications and client requirements.
- Designs and lays out final system systems designs with specifications and client requirements.
- Prepares graphic presentations to support feasibility studies and proposals.
- May supply technical data for specifications and provide quantities and cost estimates.
- Maintains working knowledge of governmental regulations, codes and ordinances and their application.
- Performs other such duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Associates degree, or better, in related technical field. CAD training required. Generally requires minimum eight years of related experience in a combination of technician and/or CAD technician or designer positions. May also require experience in the particular discipline supported.
- Excellent technical judgment and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and to give work direction to others. Strong math skill, manual dexterity and computer user skills required. Expertise in CAD production technologies required.
- Must have experience working with civil engineers and other designers to prepare improvement plans for residential and commercial land development projects using AutoCAD and Civil 3D software.
- Experience designing waterlines, sewer lines, roadways, storm drain facilities, etc. a plus, but not a requirement.
- Local experience within Las Vegas/Henderson NV preferred.
- Job requires ability to process paper and electronic documents and operate computer equipment; ability to perform mathematical calculations, follow specifications, interpret and convert data into computerized designs, and provide training and instruction to others. Ability to communicate effectively and work under the pressure of multiple deadlines. Ability to interpret data, conceptualize ideas and prepare designs.
- General Competencies expected of all Professionals and Managers are as follows: Client Service, Commitment, Communication, Innovation & Continuous Improvement, Professionalism, Quality, and Teamwork.
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