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Civil CAD Designer (Land Development)

  1. Cities & development, Project, programme & cost management

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SNC-Lavalin’s Atkins business is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. SNC-Lavalin’s Atkins business has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years.

SNC-Lavalin’s Atkins business was ranked as the world’s 11th largest global design firm by ENR in 2016 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, Nevada office as a Civil CAD Designer (Land Development).


MAJOR FUNCTIONS/ROLES:

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:

College degree in related technical field. CAD training required. Generally requires minimum six 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. Strong knowledge of sat and local codes and ordinances, design inputs codes and standards.

Land Development experience preferred.


SPECIAL SKILLS:

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.


PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS:

None


ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

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.


Atkins offers its employees a robust rewards package which includes: a competitive salary; a broad benefits package including medical/RX, dental, vision, life, disability, legal, hospitalization and other valuable voluntary options; generous time-off programs; flexible work schedules; 401(k) with employer match; professional and career development opportunities through our corporate university, as well as a highly-regarded tuition reimbursement program; and an unmatched culture focused on client-service, quality, and tireless pursuit of excellence in all we do. Atkins is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability.

Please view Atkins Equal Opportunity Statement here:
http://careers.atkinsglobal.com/File.ashx?path=Root/Documents/north-america-welcome-new-employee/Equal_Opp_Stmt.pdf


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Embark on a journey of professional development and success with Sweta

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India

Content type

Projects

Publish date

05/08/2024

Summary

Sweta joined AtkinsRealis, bringing in a wealth of knowledge and expertise as a Senior Landscape Architect based out of Bengaluru, India. From the moment she stepped into her role, Sweta embra

Preview

From the moment she stepped into her role, Sweta embraced challenges head-on.

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