Land Development Civil Designer
GCW Engineering, Inc.Reno, NV
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Job Description
Summary
As a Land Development Designer at GCW, you will have the opportunity to design land development and public works projects. This team member is responsible for preparing construction drawings, grading plans, street improvements, utilities. The Designer works closely with Project Managers and CAD Technicians. Strong AutoCAD Civil 3D skills are necessary.
Essential Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Designs and prepares improvement plans and calculations for specific projects such as single family residential, multi-family, commercial, industrial, hospitality, and institutional engineering projects under the direction of a Project Manager.
- Assists in research studies and information gathering in preparation for specific designs.
- Prepares engineering drawings, study plans, and tentative maps.
- Maintains organized files relating to designs, plans, and projects progression, which facilitates easy access to project information for the Project Manager and other team members as required.
- Coordinates with and delegates appropriate tasks to technical staff, internal departments, and sub-consultants for project components.
- Assists in the creation of exhibits for clients.
- Under supervision, interfaces with agencies (i.e., processing, research and plan checks).
- Attends weekly progress meetings to generate weekly progress reports, to be reviewed and approved by the Project Manager.
- Maintains a high level of quality control.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must be proficient in Civil 3D.
- Working knowledge of Land Desktop.
- Proficient in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to learn and abide by the company’s CAD procedures for layering and file management.
Land Development Division:
- Residential.
- Multi-Family.
- Master planned communities.
- Commercial/Retail/Industrial.
- Parks.
- Schools.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position may or may not have supervisory or oversight responsibilities.
Education and Experience Requirements
- A high school diploma and a technical school degree/certificate in a related discipline is required.
- Three (3) years of working experience within a Civil Engineering Firm using AutoCAD Civil 3D software is required.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive company vehicles.
*The responsibilities outlined in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The employer reserves the right to modify this job description at any time or with or without notice.*GCW Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
About GCW Engineering, Inc.:GCW delivers the future of infrastructure through innovation and sustainable solutions for our community. Since 1969, we have grown and developed a team of engineers, surveyors, planners, and designers to provide the versatility our clients need, partnered with experience that matters. Ranging from private development and municipal infrastructure to aviation and water/wastewater facilities, GCW serves clients by providing planning, surveying, and engineering services with the demonstrated ability to tailor an approach and methodology to successfully complete every project.
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